·vt To impair by waste and abuse; to Squander.
II. Dilapidate ·vi To get out of repair; to fall into partial ruin; to become decayed; as, the church was suffered to dilapidate.
III. Dilapidate ·vt To bring into a condition of decay or partial ruin, by misuse or through neglect; to destroy the fairness and good condition of;
— said of a building.