collapse

/kʌlˈæps/

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Noun
an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion; "the commander''s prostration demoralized his men"
Noun
a natural event caused by something suddenly falling down or caving in; "the roof is in danger of collapse"; "the collapse of the old star under its own gravity"
Noun
the act of throwing yourself down; "he landed on the bed with a great flop"
Noun
a sudden large decline of business or the prices of stocks (especially one that causes additional failures)
Verb
break down, literally or metaphorically; "The wall collapsed"; "The business collapsed"; "The dam broke"; "The roof collapsed"; "The wall gave in"; "The roof finally gave under the weight of the ice"
Verb
collapse due to fatigue, an illness, or a sudden attack
Verb
fold or close up; "fold up your umbrella"; "collapse the music stand"
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fall apart; "the building crumbled after the explosion"; "Negotiations broke down"
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cause to burst; "The ice broke the pipe"
Verb
suffer a nervous breakdown
Verb
lose significance, effectiveness, or value; "The school system is collapsing"; "The stock market collapsed"
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