Pronunciation: /kəˈlæps/
noun the act of suddenly falling down or giving way
A1 The building's collapse was caused by a structural failure.
A2 The collapse of the bridge was due to heavy rainfall.
B1 The economic collapse led to widespread unemployment.
B2 The company faced financial collapse due to mismanagement.
C1 The political collapse of the regime was inevitable.
C2 The collapse of the stock market had global repercussions.
verb to fall down or give way suddenly
A1 The tent collapsed in the strong wind.
A2 The old building collapsed due to poor maintenance.
B1 The company's stock prices collapsed after the scandal.
B2 The economy is at risk of collapsing if no action is taken.
C1 The government's policies led to the collapse of the healthcare system.
C2 The bridge collapsed under the weight of the heavy trucks.
formal The company faced financial difficulties which ultimately led to its collapse.
informal I heard that the old building might collapse soon if they don't renovate it.
slang The party was so wild, I thought I was going to collapse from exhaustion.
figurative Her world seemed to collapse when she received the devastating news.
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