Pronunciation

/kəˈlæps/

Definitions

Noun

1. A sudden and complete failure or collapse of a structure, system, or organization: The bridge collapsed under the weight of the truck. (noun: failure)
2. A sudden loss of consciousness or strength: After running a marathon, she collapsed from exhaustion. (noun: breakdown)
3. A rapid decline or downturn in value, popularity, or effectiveness: The stock market experienced a spectacular collapse in 2008. (noun: downfall)

Verb

1. To fall or give way suddenly, typically under pressure or stress: The roof collapsed under heavy rain. (verb: to disintegrate)
2. To lose confidence, control, or stability: His mental health began to collapse after years of stress. (verb: to crumble)
3. To bring down or overwhelm with a sudden defeat: The team’s defense collapsed in the final minutes of the game. (verb: to buckle)

Adjective

1. Characterized by or resulting in collapse: A collapsing economy. (adjective:颓废的)

Phrases

• “The building’s partial collapse left several people trapped.”
• “Her mental collapse led to a long period of recovery.”
• “A financial collapse can have global consequences.”

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The archaeological team witnessed the ancient temple’s gradual collapse over time.”
• Verb: “The government’s response to the crisis was a catastrophic collapse of authority.”
• Adjective: “The collapsing infrastructure posed a significant safety risk.”

Synonyms

• Collapse and failure often go together, so synonyms may include:
• Failure
• Collapse and crumbling (for a gradual process)
• Deterioration
• Decline
• Fall
• Collapse and implosion (for a sudden, dramatic event)
• Bankruptcy (financial context)
• Descent (for a downward trend)