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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
Examples
The neglected house, worn down by years of weathering, finally began to fall apart, with sections of the roof and walls collapsing.
02
to experience a mental breakdown
Intransitive
Examples
After the traumatic event, she began to fall apart emotionally, struggling to cope with the aftermath.
03
(of an organization or system, or agreement) to experience a breakdown or failure in its structure, operations, or cohesion
Intransitive
Examples
The business partnership began to fall apart when disagreements over financial matters arose.
