noun the act of suddenly falling down or giving way
verb to fall down or give way suddenly
Collapse can refer to a sudden loss of consciousness or a medical emergency where a person's vital signs are severely compromised.
Collapse refers to the sudden sinking or caving in of the ground surface, often due to underground voids or erosion.
Structural collapse refers to the failure of a building or structure due to various factors such as design flaws, overloading, or natural disasters.
Collapse analysis is used to predict the behavior of structures under extreme loading conditions.
Economic collapse refers to a severe downturn in the economy, often characterized by a sharp decline in GDP, high unemployment rates, and financial instability.
In physics, collapse can refer to the sudden and rapid reduction of a wave function in quantum mechanics.
In literature, 'collapse' can be used to describe the sudden failure or breakdown of a character or society.
Psychologists may use 'collapse' to refer to a mental or emotional breakdown in a patient.
Engineers may use 'collapse' to describe the failure of a structure or system under load.
Economists may use 'collapse' to describe a sudden and severe downturn in the economy.
Doctors may use 'collapse' to describe a sudden loss of consciousness or physical function in a patient.
Architects may use 'collapse' to describe the sudden failure of a building or structure.
Lawyers may use 'collapse' to refer to the failure or breakdown of a legal case or argument.
Historians may use 'collapse' to describe the sudden decline or downfall of a civilization or empire.