torch down
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To set all of (something) on fire, especially so as to destroy it.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Torch it down, boys, burn the whole thing down!
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To use a propane torch to burn sheets of modified bitumen, a technique used on roofs to provide waterproofing and fire resistance.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “torch down” mean?
To set all of (something) on fire, especially so as to destroy it.
Is “torch down” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.