Definition of collapse - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
physicalact of suddenly falling down or caving in
- The collapse of the old bridge was unexpected.
2.
failuresudden failure or breakdown
- The collapse of the computer system caused delays.
3.
economicTECH. sudden large decline in business or stocksTECH.
- The market collapse affected investors worldwide.
4.
medicalRare loss of health or strength suddenlyRare
- After the race, his collapse was due to severe dehydration..
Verb
1.
physical structureintr. break apart and fall down suddenlyintr.
- The old bridge collapsed during the storm.
2.
faintingintr. pass out and fall to the groundintr.
- He collapsed from exhaustion after the marathon.
3.
sudden breakdownintr. fail suddenly and completelyintr.
- Talks between the parties collapsed after disagreements..
4.
fatigueintr. Rare sit or lie down suddenly from tirednessintr. Rare
- She collapsed onto the sofa after work.
5.
furnituretr./intr. Rare US fold compactlytr./intr. Rare US
- The camping chair collapses for easy storage.
6.
technologytr. TECH. hide additional directory levelstr. TECH.
- You can collapse the folders to simplify the view.
Expressions with collapse
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fail or break down due to pressure
The company collapsed under the weight of its financial problems.
fall down suddenly and lie still
After running, he collapsed in a heap on the grass.
fall apart suddenly because it is weak or unstable
Their plan collapsed like a house of cards when problems arose.
fail easily under pressure or scrutiny
The plan collapsed like a cheap suit under questioning.
lose control of body from laughing very hard
She collapsed with laughter at his silly joke.
sudden and severe downturn in the economy
The country faced an economic collapse after the stock market crash.
moment just before something falls apart
The dam was at the brink of collapse after the heavy rains.
fall down suddenly like a tent losing support
The old building began to collapse like a tent.
fail or break down because of too much pressure
He collapsed under the strain of his new job.
fall down because of too much weight or physical pressure
The roof may collapse under the weight of the snow.
phenomenon where worker bees disappear from a hive
Colony collapse disorder has affected many beekeepers in recent years.
process where a celestial body collapses under its own gravity
A star undergoes gravitational collapse, leading to a supernova..
treatment for mental breakdowns or stress
She sought collapse therapy after her burnout at work.
Origin of collapse
Latin, collapsus (fallen together)
Terms with collapse included in their meaning
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balance
lose balance and collapse
physical action
collapse into a crouched kneeling position
give way
collapse or fall inward
figurative
end or collapse of something
medical
collapse physically or mentally
destruction
cause to fall or collapse
death
collapse to the ground instantly because of sudden death
movement
collapse onto a surface or object
structures
collapse inward or break down
physical
break into many parts or collapse
furniture
collapse into a flat position
collapsible
able to collapse into a flat shape
structural collapse
collapse of a structure or area
medical
collapse of mental or physical health
idiom meaning
additional event making an outcome more certain, often a collapse
physical collapse
collapse inward or downward suddenly
movement
collapse inwardly on itself
disintegrate
fail or collapse
emotional collapse
fall apart emotionally or mentally
collapse
end or fail suddenly
figurative
collapse or give up under pressure
collapse
break into pieces by itself, falling apart completely
failure
in a condition of failure or collapse
physical stumble
fail completely or collapse
Examples of collapse in a sentence
After the collapse, the area was cordoned off. The collapse of the bridge was unexpected. Financial collapse can happen suddenly. The collapse of the company led to massive layoffs. After the collapse, the economy struggled to recover. The sudden collapse of the patient alarmed the doctors.
His collapse was unexpected and rapid. The building collapsed after the earthquake. The tent collapsed under the weight of the snow. She might collapse if she doesn't rest. Witnesses saw him collapse suddenly at the event. The project collapsed due to lack of funding. The bridge collapsed under the weight of the heavy truck. He collapsed in bed after the long hike. The runner collapsed at the finish line. The table collapses to fit in the closet. This stroller collapses with a single button press. Click here to collapse the menu options. You should collapse the sections for a cleaner interface.
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- French:effondrement, s'effondrer, ...
- German:Einsturz, einstürzen, ...
- Italian:crollo, crollare, ...
- Spanish:colapso, derrumbarse, ...
- Portuguese:colapso, colapsar, ...
- Chinese:崩溃, 倒塌, ...
- Japanese:崩壊, 崩壊する, ...
- Arabic:اِنْهِيار, اِنْهَارَ, ...
- Hebrew:קְרִיסָה, לְהִתְמוֹטֵט, ...
- Russian:обрушение, разваливаться, ...
- Ukrainian:обвал, розвалюватися, ...
- Hindi:ध्वंस, ढह जाना, ...
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