take apart

Short definition from Wiktionary

Verb

1. 1
   Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see take, apart: To dismantle something into its component pieces.
2. 2
   Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see take, apart: To move someone away from others to be able to talk to, or give them something in private.
3. 3
   To soundly defeat someone, or a (sport) team.
4. 4
   to criticise someone