Meaning of collapse in English
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.
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.