collapses

[US]/[ˈkɒl.əps]/
[UK]/[ˈkɒl.əps]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to fall or give way suddenly; to lose physical strength or vitality; to fail or become ineffective; to decrease rapidly in value
n.a sudden failure or breakdown; a sudden loss of strength or vitality

Phrases & Collocations

collapses inward

bridge collapses

market collapses

economy collapses

building collapses

collapses quickly

collapses under

collapses easily

Example Sentences

the old bridge collapses after the heavy rain.

the stock market collapses, causing widespread panic.

his business plan collapses under scrutiny.

the tunnel collapses due to structural weaknesses.

the government collapses after a vote of no confidence.

the building collapses during the earthquake.

the negotiations collapses without a resolution.

the ice rink collapses under the weight of the crowd.

the network collapses under a cyberattack.

the empire collapses after years of war.

her confidence collapses after the public failure.

the system collapses when overloaded with data.

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