implode
imp
ˌɪmp
imp
lode
loʊd
lowd
British pronunciation
/ɪmplˈə‍ʊd/

Definition & Meaning of "implode"in English

to implode
01

to burst, fall, or collapse toward the inside violently

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Examples
The star 's core imploded, creating a supernova that lit up the galaxy.
The experiment went wrong, causing the chamber to implode under intense pressure.
02

(of a system, organization, etc.) to experience a sudden or dramatic failure

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Examples
The company ’s financial instability caused it to implode overnight.
The project started well but eventually imploded due to mismanagement.
2.1

to bring about the destruction of a system, organization, etc.

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