ALL meanings of self-destruct
self-de·struct
S s - adjective self-destruct causing something to self-destruct: a self-destruct mechanism. 1
- intransitive verb self-destruct object: destroy itself 1
- intransitive verb self-destruct person: treat yourself abusively 1
- verb without object self-destruct to destroy itself or oneself: The missile is built so that a malfunction will cause it to self-destruct. 1
- verb without object self-destruct to cause itself or oneself to reach a state of collapse, dysfunction, confusion, or the like: The committee is so disorganized it will probably self-destruct before it can accomplish anything. 1
- verb self-destruct If someone self-destructs, they do something that seriously damages their chances of success. 0
- verb self-destruct to explode or disintegrate automatically as a result of pre-programming 0
- verb self-destruct to destroy oneself, one's reputation, etc, through one's habits or actions 0
- noun self-destruct (as modifier) 0
- intransitive verb self-destruct to destroy itself automatically 0
- intransitive verb self-destruct to greatly harm oneself or itself, specif. as the result of inherent or fundamental flaws 0