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Meaning of collapse



Definitions of collapse

1. [n] - an abrupt failure of function or health

2. [n] - a mishap caused by something suddenly falling down or caving in

3. [v] - fold or close up, as of an umbrella or a music stand

4. [v] - cause to burst

5. [v] - break down, literally or metaphorically

6. [v] - lose significance, effectiveness, or value

 

Quotes - Example use of the word collapse

1. The school system is collapsing

2. The stock market collapsed

3. The wall collapsed

4. The business collapsed

5. The dam broke

6. The roof collapsed

7. The wall gave in

8. The roof finally gave under the weight of the ice

9. The ice broke the pipe





collapse Synonyms

burst

founder

break

give way

give

cave in

fall in

 

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