collapse (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /kəˈlæps/
Definition
To fall down suddenly and completely, often because of damage or weakness.
Examples
The building collapsed after the earthquake.
The tired runner collapsed at the finish line.
The stock market threatened to collapse.
How to Use collapse
- collapse into (prepositional phrase)
- To fall suddenly into a particular state or position. — "She collapsed into tears."
- collapse under (prepositional phrase)
- To fall down due to the pressure or weight of something. — "The roof collapsed under the weight of the snow."
- collapse of (collocation)
- The act of falling down or failing completely. — "The collapse of the regime was unexpected."
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