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collapse - Dictionary definition and meaning for word
collapse
Definition
(noun) an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion
Synonyms
:
prostration
Example Sentence
the commander's prostration demoralized his men
Definition
(noun) a natural event caused by something suddenly falling down or caving in
Example Sentence
the roof is in danger of collapse
the collapse of the old star under its own gravity
Definition
(noun) the act of throwing yourself down
Synonyms
:
flop
Example Sentence
he landed on the bed with a great flop
Definition
(noun) a sudden large decline of business or the prices of stocks (especially one that causes additional failures)
Synonyms
:
crash
Definition
(verb) break down, literally or metaphorically
Synonyms
:
break
,
cave in
,
fall in
,
founder
,
give
,
give way
Example Sentence
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
Definition
(verb) collapse due to fatigue, an illness, or a sudden attack
Synonyms
:
break down
Definition
(verb) fold or close up
Example Sentence
fold up your umbrella
collapse the music stand
Definition
(verb) fall apart
Synonyms
:
break down
,
crumble
,
crumple
,
tumble
Example Sentence
the building crumbled after the explosion
Negotiations broke down
Definition
(verb) cause to burst
Synonyms
:
burst
Example Sentence
The ice broke the pipe
Definition
(verb) suffer a nervous breakdown
Synonyms
:
break up
,
crack
,
crack up
,
crock up
Definition
(verb) lose significance, effectiveness, or value
Example Sentence
The school system is collapsing
The stock market collapsed
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text: the universe would collapse into a ball?
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