collapse

kəˈlæps
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Translation of collapse into German,

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Noun

1.

physical

act of suddenly falling down or caving in
  • The collapse of the old bridge was unexpected.Der Einsturz der alten Brücke war unerwartet.
2.

failure

sudden failure or breakdown
  • The collapse of the computer system caused delays.Der Zusammenbruch des Computersystems verursachte Verzögerungen.
3.

economic

TECH.
sudden large decline in business or stocks
TECH.
  • The market collapse affected investors worldwide.Der Marktzusammenbruch beeinflusste Investoren weltweit.
4.

medical

Rare
loss of health or strength suddenly
Rare
  • After the race, his collapse was due to severe dehydration..Nach dem Rennen war sein Zusammenbruch auf schwere Dehydrierung zurückzuführen

Verb

1.

physical structure

intr.
break apart and fall down suddenly
intr.
  • The old bridge collapsed during the storm.Die alte Brücke stürzte während des Sturms ein.
2.

fainting

intr.
pass out and fall to the ground
intr.
zusammenbrechen kollabieren
  • He collapsed from exhaustion after the marathon.Er brach nach dem Marathon vor Erschöpfung zusammen.
3.

sudden breakdown

intr.
fail suddenly and completely
intr.
  • Talks between the parties collapsed after disagreements..Die Gespräche zwischen den Parteien scheiterten nach Meinungsverschiedenheiten
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Expressions with collapse: examples in English and translations in German

unter dem Druck zusammenbrechen
unter der Last der Probleme zusammenbrechen
The company collapsed under the weight of its financial problems.
plötzlich hinfallen und still liegen
After running, he collapsed in a heap on the grass.
wie ein Kartenhaus zusammenbrechen
plötzlich scheitern
Their plan collapsed like a house of cards when problems arose.
wie ein Kartenhaus zusammenbrechen
unter Druck scheitern
The plan collapsed like a cheap suit under questioning.
vor Lachen zusammenbrechen
sich vor Lachen ausschütten
She collapsed with laughter at his silly joke.
wirtschaftlicher Zusammenbruch
ökonomischer Kollaps
The country faced an economic collapse after the stock market crash.

Synonyms and analogies of collapse in English

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.

Translations of "collapse" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
derZusammenbruchnm.

Their marriage is hovering on the brink of complete collapse these days.

Ihre Ehe steht dieser Tage am Rande von vollständigem Zusammenbruch.

derKollapsnm.

The economy teetered on the brink of collapse during the financial crisis.

Die Wirtschaft wankte während der Finanzkrise kurz vor dem Kollaps.

derEinsturznm.

The historic building is at risk of collapse without proper maintenance.

Das historische Gebäude ist ohne angemessene Instandhaltung vom Einsturz gefährdet.

Verb
zusammenbrechenv.

Without a solid fallback position, their entire strategy could collapse overnight.

Ohne einen soliden Plan B könnte ihre gesamte Strategie über Nacht zusammenbrechen.

kollabierenv.

If the universe reaches critical density, it may collapse eventually.

Erreicht das Universum die kritische Dichte, könnte es letztlich kollabieren.

reduzierenv.

You can only expand or collapse a shape that contains links.

Sie können nur Shapes erweitern oder reduzieren, die Links enthalten.

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collapse: Examples and translations in context

The negotiations are on the doorstep of collapse after yesterday's heated argument.

Die Verhandlungen stehen an der Schwelle zum Zusammenbruch nach dem hitzigen Streit gestern.

Blind faith in charismatic leaders has repeatedly led movements toward corruption and collapse.

Blinder Glaube an charismatische Anführer hat Bewegungen oft zu Korruption und Zusammenbruch geführt.

The organization stood on the brink of collapse without dedicated volunteers.

Die Organisation stand ohne engagierte Freiwillige kurz vor dem Zusammenbruch.

The negotiations are on the brink of collapse due to growing mistrust.

Die Verhandlungen stehen am Rande des Zusammenbruchs wegen zunehmenden Misstrauens.

The company is on the brink of collapse after several disastrous investments.

Das Unternehmen steht am Rande des Zusammenbruchs nach mehreren katastrophalen Investitionen.

When key managers started to leave a sinking ship, everyone sensed impending collapse.

Als wichtige Manager das sinkende Schiff verließen, spürten alle den bevorstehenden Zusammenbruch.

The movie portrayed a depraved society on the brink of collapse.

Der Film zeigte eine verkommene Gesellschaft am Rande des Zusammenbruchs.

Ambulances were driving flat chat to the stadium after the sudden collapse.

Krankenwagen fuhren mit voller Geschwindigkeit zum Stadion nach dem plötzlichen Zusammenbruch.

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