collapse
/kəˈlæps/
noun
- A sudden fall or cave-in of a structure.
- Engineers are investigating the cause of the tunnel collapse.
- The collapse of the roof trapped several workers inside.
- The building was evacuated just minutes before its collapse.
- A sudden failure or breakdown of a system, organization, or plan.
- The collapse of the stock market caused a global recession.
- The government faced a collapse after the scandal.
- The collapse of the negotiations led to renewed fighting.
- A sudden loss of physical strength or consciousness.
- He had a collapse after working three days without sleep.
- She suffered a collapse from exhaustion and was hospitalized.
- The athlete's collapse on the field shocked the crowd.
verb
- To fall down or cave in suddenly, often because of weakness or damage.
- The old bridge collapsed under the weight of the truck.
- The chair collapsed when he sat on it because one leg was broken.
- During the earthquake, several buildings collapsed.
- To fail or stop working suddenly and completely.
- Their marriage collapsed under the pressure of constant arguments.
- The company collapsed after losing its biggest client.
- The peace talks collapsed when neither side would compromise.
- To fall down or lie down because of illness, exhaustion, or injury.
- The patient collapsed in the hallway and was rushed to the emergency room.
- After running the marathon, she collapsed at the finish line.
- He collapsed from heatstroke during the hike.
- To fold or be able to be folded into a smaller, more compact shape.
- The camping chair collapses easily for storage.
- The umbrella collapses when you press the button.
- This telescope collapses to fit inside a small bag.