CEFR B1

collapsing

verb (present participle)

Meaning

Falling down or caving in suddenly due to a loss of structural integrity, pressure, or physical exhaustion.

Examples

The bridge was collapsing after the massive flood weakened its foundation.
He felt his energy collapsing after working three consecutive double shifts.

Synonyms: falling, breaking, failing, crumbling, imploding

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collapsing (B1)

verb (present participle)

Pronunciation: /kəˈlæpsɪŋ/

Definition

Falling down or caving in suddenly due to a loss of structural integrity, pressure, or physical exhaustion.

Examples

The bridge was collapsing after the massive flood weakened its foundation.
He felt his energy collapsing after working three consecutive double shifts.
The stock market was collapsing, causing panic among investors worldwide.

How to Use collapsing

collapsing under (prepositional phrase): failing because of too much weight or pressure — "The roof was collapsing under the weight of the heavy snow."
be collapsing (collocation): currently in the process of failing — "The entire negotiation process is collapsing as we speak."

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