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to come apart
[phrase form: come]
01
to disassemble or break into separate pieces
Intransitive
Examples
The toy robot came apart when it fell off the shelf.
The old wooden chair started to come apart after years of use.
02
to experience an emotional or mental breakdown
Intransitive
Examples
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.
