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Collapse Definition & Meaning

1. To fall down suddenly due to weakness or instability.

Example: The old building collapsed during the earthquake.

2. To fail or break down completely.

Example: The company's profits collapsed after the scandal.

3. To fold or shrink inwards.

Example: The umbrella collapsed when i pressed the button.

4. To become unconscious or unable to function properly.

Example: The athlete collapsed from exhaustion after the race.

5. To give in or surrender.

Example: The negotiations collapsed when neither side could agree on terms.

Examples of the word collapse used in sentences.

  • The bridge is in danger of collapsing due to its age.
  • My friend collapsed after running a marathon.
  • I almost collapsed from exhaustion after working all night.
  • The economy is at risk of collapsing if we don't take action.
  • The chair collapsed under my weight because it was already broken.
  • The old building collapsed after the earthquake.
  • The company suffered a financial collapse after a big loss.
  • The athlete collapsed at the end of the marathon.
  • The plans for the party collapsed due to unexpected circumstances.
  • The building collapsed because of the earthquake.
  • The bridge collapsed under the weight of the heavy trucks that were passing through.
  • The athlete collapsed due to heat exhaustion during the marathon.
  • The economy is expected to collapse if the government doesn't take immediate action.
  • The negotiations collapsed when both parties failed to reach an agreement.
  • After the earthquake hit, the building started to collapse, leaving many people trapped inside.
  • The financial markets collapsed during the economic crisis of 2008, causing widespread panic among investors.
  • The old building collapsed suddenly, sending a cloud of dust and debris into the air.
  • The company's stock prices continued to collapse after the CEO's resignation, revealing the extent of the company's underlying problems.
  • If we do not take immediate action to reduce our carbon emissions, the global climate will eventually collapse.
  • The athlete collapsed from exhaustion after completing the marathon, but was soon attended to by medical professionals.
  • Despite the efforts made, the ceasefire agreement unfortunately collapsed shortly after its implementation.
  • During the intense heatwave, several people collapsed due to dehydration and heat exhaustion.
  • The athlete collapsed after crossing the finish line, having given it everything he had during the race.
  • The old building collapsed due to its weak foundation and lack of maintenance, causing extensive damage to the surrounding area.
  • The economic collapse of the country resulted in many businesses closing down and people losing their jobs.
  • The sudden collapse of the building was a harrowing experience for all those involved.
  • The political turmoil in the country has led to a collapse of trust in the government and its institutions.
  • The overuse of antibiotics may lead to a collapse of our medical system as we know it.
  • After years of financial instability, the company finally faced collapse under the weight of its debt.
  • The bridge's collapse was caused by poor maintenance and lack of oversight from the responsible authorities.
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