Cool MateMeaning of Collapse
To fall down or give way suddenly.
In simple words: To fall down or break apart suddenly
Collapse in a sentence
- The old bridge began to collapse under the weight of the truck.
- After years of mismanagement, the company finally had to collapse.
- During the earthquake, several buildings collapsed around us.
- The economy is at risk of collapse if these policies are not changed.
- She could feel her energy collapsing after working all day.
How to use Collapse
Use 'collapse' for physical structures or figurative situations. In formal contexts, it may refer to systems or economies.
Grammar pattern
collapse + object
Memory hint
Imagine a building 'collapsing' like a stack of blocks tumbling down.
Related words
Collocations with Collapse
- collapse suddenly
- collapse under pressure
- collapse of a building
- economic collapse
- collapse into despair
Synonyms for Collapse
- crumble
- fall
- fail
- break down
- disintegrate
Common mistakes with Collapse
- Confusing with 'collapse' as a noun; 'collapse' is a verb.
- Using 'collapse' without an object (it can be intransitive).
- Mixing up with 'fall' in contexts where 'collapse' suggests sudden failure.
Collapse appears in
Collapse in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
انهيار
السقوط أو الانكسار فجأة
- Bengaliবাংলা
ধসে পড়া
হঠাৎ করে ভেঙে পড়া বা ভেঙে যাওয়া।
- GermanDeutsch
Zusammenbruch, einstürzen
Plötzlich umfallen oder auseinanderbrechen
- SpanishEspañol
Colapso
Caer o romperse de repente
- Persianفارسی
فروریختن
به طور ناگهانی سقوط کردن یا شکستن
- FrenchFrançais
S'effondrer, s'écrouler
Tomber ou se casser d'un coup
- Hindiहिन्दी
ढह जाना, गिर जाना, टूट जाना, विफल होना, ठप पड़ जाना
अचानक से गिर जाना या बिखर जाना।
- ItalianItaliano
Crollare
Cadere o rompersi all'improvviso
- PortuguesePortuguês
Desabar, Colapsar
Cair ou quebrar de repente
- RussianРусский
Рухнуть, обвалиться
Внезапно упасть или развалиться
- Urduاردو
گره خوردن، از هم پاشیدن
ناگهانی افتادن یا از هم پاشیدن
- Chinese中文
崩溃
突然倒下或破裂
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Frequently asked questions about Collapse
What does Collapse mean?
To fall down or break apart suddenly
What is the definition of Collapse?
To fall down or give way suddenly.
How do you use Collapse in a sentence?
The old bridge began to collapse under the weight of the truck.
Can you give another example of Collapse?
After years of mismanagement, the company finally had to collapse.
What are synonyms for Collapse?
Common alternatives include crumble, fall, fail, break down, disintegrate.
What is the opposite of Collapse?
Opposite meanings include rise, stand, build.
What words go with Collapse?
It commonly pairs with collapse suddenly, collapse under pressure, collapse of a building, economic collapse, collapse into despair.
What are common mistakes when using Collapse?
Confusing with 'collapse' as a noun; 'collapse' is a verb. Using 'collapse' without an object (it can be intransitive). Mixing up with 'fall' in contexts where 'collapse' suggests sudden failure.
How do you pronounce Collapse?
US: //kəˈlæps//, UK: //kəˈlæps//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Collapse?
Use 'collapse' for physical structures or figurative situations. In formal contexts, it may refer to systems or economies.
What CEFR level is Collapse?
"Collapse" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.