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collapse
verb(col-lapse)
suffer a nervous breakdown
Synonyms: break up, crack, crack up, crock up,
collapse
noun(col-lapse)
the act of throwing yourself down
Synonyms: flop,
collapse
verb(col-lapse)
break down, literally or metaphorically
Synonyms: break, cave in, fall in, founder, give, give way,
Examples:
The wall collapsed.
The business collapsed.
The roof collapsed.
collapse
noun(col-lapse)
an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion
Synonyms: prostration,
collapse
noun(col-lapse)
a sudden large decline of business or the prices of stocks (especially one that causes additional failures)
Synonyms: crash,
collapse
verb(col-lapse)
cause to burst
Synonyms: burst,
collapse
verb(col-lapse)
collapse due to fatigue, an illness, or a sudden attack
Synonyms: break down,
collapse
verb(col-lapse)
fall apart
Synonyms: break down, crumble, crumple, tumble,
collapse
noun(col-lapse)
a natural event caused by something suddenly falling down or caving in
Examples:
The roof is in danger of collapse.
The collapse of the old star under its own gravity.
collapse
verb(col-lapse)
fold or close up
Examples:
Collapse the music stand.
collapse
verb(col-lapse)
lose significance, effectiveness, or value
Examples:
The stock market collapsed.

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