n.
1.an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
2.a ruined building
3.the process of becoming dilapidated
4.an event that results in destruction
5.failure that results in a loss of position or reputation
6.destruction achieved by wrecking something ruin v.
1.destroy completely
2.destroy or cause to fail
3.reduce to bankruptcy
4.reduce to ruins
5.deprive of virginity
6.fall into ruin
Idiom of the Day
bring (someone) around
to bring someone back to consciousness
The medical staff helped to bring the man around after the accident.