Collapse
To fall down or cave in; to fail suddenly or completely.
verbCollapse
To fall down or cave in; to fail suddenly or completely.
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Imagine This
Picture an ancient arch over a city street. Under a heavy load, the stones shift and the arch collapses, dust billowing as the structure gives way.
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Sounds Like
kÉ-LAPS
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Looks Like
col-lapse (as if a column slips, causing a fall)
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Remember This
Collapse can describe physical structures, but it also applies to systems or emotions that fail abruptly.
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Other Forms
collapsenoun
collapsedadjective
collapsingverb
collapsibleadjective
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Connect With
crumble, cave in, topple, fall apart, disintegrate
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Note
Avoid confusing with 'collate' or 'collapsible'. The noun form is 'collapse'.