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Definition & Meaning of "collapse"in English

to collapse
01

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

Intransitive
to collapse definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Movement verb
Regular
Present tense
collapse
3rd person singular
collapses
Present participle
collapsing
Past simple
collapsed
Past participle
collapsed
Examples
The old building collapsed after years of neglect and structural decay. 
02

(of a person) to fall and become unconscious 

Intransitive
to collapse definition and meaning
Examples
Exhausted from the intense heat, he collapsed on the sidewalk and lost consciousness. 
03

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

Intransitive
to collapse definition and meaning
Examples
The stock market collapsed after the unexpected economic report was released. 
04

to make something fall down or break apart 

Transitive: to collapse a structure
Examples
The heavy load on the bridge collapsed the structure, sending debris into the river. 
05

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

Intransitive
Examples
The portable table can collapse into a compact form for easy storage. 
06

to experience a sudden and complete failure 

Intransitive
Examples
The entire project collapsed under the weight of unrealistic expectations and poor planning. 
Collapse
01

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

collapse definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
collapses
Examples
A collapse refers to a sudden loss of consciousness or falling down due to exhaustion, illness, or another medical condition. 
1.1

the act of throwing oneself down, often intentionally or dramatically 

Examples
Her playful collapse onto the grass made everyone laugh. 
02

the sudden failure or falling down of a building or structure 

collapse definition and meaning
Examples
The earthquake caused the collapse of several buildings in the city. 
03

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

Examples
The collapse of the government sparked protests across the country. 
3.1

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

collapse definition and meaning
Examples
The financial collapse led to widespread panic among investors. 
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