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to fall apart
[phrase form: fall]
01
to fall or break into pieces as a result of being in an extremely bad condition
Intransitive
Example
The neglected house, worn down by years of weathering, finally began to fall apart, with sections of the roof and walls collapsing.
The old book, its pages yellowed and brittle, seemed ready to fall apart with each turn.
02
to experience a mental breakdown
Intransitive
Example
After the traumatic event, she began to fall apart emotionally, struggling to cope with the aftermath.
The constant pressure at work caused him to fall apart, leading to burnout and a decline in mental health.
03
(of an organization or system, or agreement) to experience a breakdown or failure in its structure, operations, or cohesion
Intransitive
Example
The business partnership began to fall apart when disagreements over financial matters arose.
The political alliance started to fall apart as members could not agree on key policy issues.
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