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'collapse' in a sentence

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collapse noun

: an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion

: a natural event caused by something suddenly falling down or caving in

: the act of throwing yourself down; collapse; sink

: a sudden large decline of business or the prices of stocks (especially one that causes additional failures)

collapse verb

: break down, literally or metaphorically

: collapse due to fatigue, an illness, or a sudden attack

: fold or close up

: fall apart

: cause to burst

: suffer a nervous breakdown

: lose significance, effectiveness, or value


  • A bridge collapsed in Genoa, Italy, killing 39.
  • The roof collapsed under the weight of the snow.
  • The building collapsed in the earthquake.
  • The Cold War ended with the collapse of the Soviet Union.
  • The country's economy is about to collapse.
  • The government collapsed after a vote in parliament.
  • The stock market collapsed in 1929.
  • Many survivors were rescued from the rubble of the collapsed building.
  • A bike path collapsed in Rio.
  • If you don't take a vacation, you'll collapse.
  • He collapsed on the floor.
  • The collapse of the new concrete platform killed four workers.
  • The tunnel could collapse, killing anybody inside it.
  • Linda collapsed into Dan's arms.
  • Mr. Sato collapsed from exhaustion.
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