collapse
co
llapse
ˈlæps
lāps
British pronunciation
/kəˈlæps/

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
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The old building collapsed after years of neglect and structural decay.
The bridge collapsed under the weight of the overloaded truck.
02

(of a person) to fall and become unconscious

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to collapse definition and meaning
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Exhausted from the intense heat, he collapsed on the sidewalk and lost consciousness.
The marathon runner collapsed at the finish line after pushing through extreme fatigue.
03

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

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The stock market collapsed after the unexpected economic report was released.
Housing prices collapsed during the recession, causing many homeowners to owe more than their properties were worth.
04

to make something fall down or break apart

Transitive: to collapse a structure
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The heavy load on the bridge collapsed the structure, sending debris into the river.
The explosion collapsed the walls of the factory, leaving nothing standing.
05

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

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The portable table can collapse into a compact form for easy storage.
The tent collapsed into a small bag, making it easy to carry on the hike.
06

to experience a sudden and complete failure

Intransitive
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The entire project collapsed under the weight of unrealistic expectations and poor planning.
His business collapsed when the economy took an unexpected downturn.
Collapse
01

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

collapse definition and meaning
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A collapse refers to a sudden loss of consciousness or falling down due to exhaustion, illness, or another medical condition.
Causes of collapse can range from dehydration and low blood sugar to heart problems or neurological conditions.
1.1

the act of throwing oneself down, often intentionally or dramatically

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Her playful collapse onto the grass made everyone laugh.
After the long day, she gave a dramatic collapse onto her bed.
02

the sudden failure or falling down of a building or structure

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The earthquake caused the collapse of several buildings in the city.
Rescue teams worked tirelessly after the collapse of the old factory.
03

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

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The collapse of the government sparked protests across the country.
The company faced a collapse after years of mismanagement.
3.1

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

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The financial collapse led to widespread panic among investors.
The collapse of the tech bubble in the early 2000s caused massive losses in the stock market.
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