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to come apart
[phrase form: come]
01
to disassemble or break into separate pieces
Intransitive
Example
The toy robot came apart when it fell off the shelf.
The old wooden chair started to come apart after years of use.
The necklace clasp came apart, causing the beads to scatter everywhere.
02
to experience an emotional or mental breakdown
Intransitive
Example
After the tragic news, she felt herself starting to come apart emotionally.
The stress of the job caused him to come apart and have a breakdown.
The pressure of exams and deadlines made the students come apart under the strain.
