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to fall apart
[phrase form: fall]
01
desmoronar, desfazer-se
to fall or break into pieces as a result of being in an extremely bad condition
Intransitive
Exemplos
The poorly constructed furniture quickly started to fall apart, with joints loosening and pieces breaking off.
Os móveis mal construídos rapidamente começaram a desmontar-se, com juntas afrouxando e peças quebrando.
02
desmoronar, despedaçar
to experience a mental breakdown
Intransitive
Exemplos
The news of the accident caused her to fall apart, as she struggled to come to terms with the reality of the situation.
A notícia do acidente a fez desmoronar, enquanto ela lutava para aceitar a realidade da situação.
03
desmoronar, fracassar
(of an organization or system, or agreement) to experience a breakdown or failure in its structure, operations, or cohesion
Intransitive
Exemplos
The peace agreement between the two nations began to fall apart as tensions escalated.
O acordo de paz entre as duas nações começou a desmoronar à medida que as tensões aumentavam.
