Collapse
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British pronunciation/kəlˈæps/
American pronunciation/kəˈɫæps/

Definition & Meaning of "collapse"

to collapse
01

(of a construction) to fall down suddenly, particularly due to being damaged or weak

Intransitive
to collapse definition and meaning
02

(of a person) to fall and usually become unconscious due to illness

Intransitive
to collapse definition and meaning
03

(of prices, shares, etc.) to suddenly decrease in terms of amount or value

Intransitive
to collapse definition and meaning
04

to make something fall down or break apart

Transitive: to collapse a structure
05

to fold something in a way that it is compacted into a smaller, more manageable size or space

Intransitive
06

to experience a sudden and complete failure

Intransitive
Collapse
01

a situation in which a person suddenly falls down or loses consciousness because of tiredness or an illness

collapse definition and meaning
02

the sudden failure or falling down of a building or structure

collapse definition and meaning
03

the act of throwing yourself down

04

a sudden decrease in something's value, such as a price or stock

05

(of a system, organization, etc.) a sudden and abrupt failure

collapse

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collapsed

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collapsed

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Example
The bridge collapsed under the weight of the overloaded truck.
The old building collapsed after years of neglect and structural decay.
The roof collapsed during the storm due to the heavy snow accumulation.
A gas explosion in the factory caused a section of the building to collapse.
The entire project collapsed under the weight of unrealistic expectations and poor planning.
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