Definition of collapse | What does collapse mean?
What is the definition of the word COLLAPSE?
Here is a list of definitions for collapse.
- an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion; "the commander's prostration demoralized his men"
- a natural event caused by something suddenly falling down or caving in; "the roof is in danger of collapse"; "the collapse of the old star under its own gravity"
- the act of throwing yourself down; "he landed on the bed with a great flop"
- a sudden large decline of business or the prices of stocks (especially one that causes additional failures)
What are the verbs of the word COLLAPSE?
Here is a list of definitions for collapse.
- break down, literally or metaphorically; "The wall collapsed"; "The business collapsed"; "The dam broke"; "The roof collapsed"; "The wall gave in"; "The roof finally gave under the weight of the ice"
- collapse due to fatigue, an illness, or a sudden attack
- fold or close up; "fold up your umbrella"; "collapse the music stand"
- fall apart; "the building crumbled after the explosion"; "Negotiations broke down"
- cause to burst; "The ice broke the pipe"
- suffer a nervous breakdown
- lose significance, effectiveness, or value; "The school system is collapsing"; "The stock market collapsed"
What are the synonyms of the word COLLAPSE?
What is another word for COLLAPSE?. Here is a list of synonyms for COLLAPSE
Words beginning with COLLAPSE?
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What words can be made with COLLAPSE?
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In which dictionaries does the word collapse exist?
English International (SOWPODS) - Yes
English USA (TWL 98) - Yes
English USA (TWL 06) - Yes
Collins Scrabble Words (CSW2012) - Yes
Collins Scrabble Words (CSW2007) - Yes
Words with Friends (WWF) - Yes
Enable1 (ENABLE1) - Yes
Letterpress (LETTERPRESS) - Yes