collapse

Meaning of collapse in English

Noun

US /kəˈlæps/ UK /kəˈlæps/

1. the act or fact of falling down or inwards

the collapse of the bridge

2. a sudden complete failure of business, ideas etc.; breakdown

Asian economic collapse

3. a temporary loss of consciousness

He suffered a collapse from overwork.

Verb

US /kəˈlæps/ UK /kəˈlæps/

1. fall to pieces very suddenly because it is weak or has no strength to support

The bridge is going to collapse.

2. fail suddenly and completely, for example because of short of money to be unable to continue; founder

The Soviet Union collapsed in 1991.

3. lose consciousness temporarily because they are weak, ill or injured; faint

The man collapsed to the floor.
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