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EnglishMerriam-Webster Dictionary : to fold down into a more compact shape //a chair that collapses //a collapsing golf club that can fit into a travel bag
: to cause to collapse //buildings collapsed by an earthquake //He knelt for a long time, first watching the bay below, then collapsing the spyglass and settling his hands on his legs in a thoughtful pose. — Heather Dunboine
: condense //collapse several stories into one
noun
Definition (Entry 2 of 2)
- : a breakdown in vital energy, strength, or stamina //suffered a mental collapse: a state of extreme prostration and physical depression (as from circulatory failure or great loss of body fluids): an airless state of all or part of a lung originating spontaneously or induced surgically
- : the act or action of collapsing //… the cutting of many tent ropes, the collapse of the canvas … — Rudyard Kipling
- : a sudden loss of force, value, or effect //… the collapse of respect for ancient law and custom … — L. S. B. Leakey
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms: Verb
buckle cave (in) crumple founder give go go out implode tumble yieldSynonyms: Noun
burnout exhaustion fatigue frazzle lassitude prostration tiredness wearinessAntonyms: Noun
refreshment rejuvenation rejuvenescence revitalizationExamples
Verb
- //The roof collapsed under a heavy load of snow.
- //The chair he was sitting in collapsed.
- //He collapsed on stage during the performance and had to be rushed to the hospital.
- //She came home from work and collapsed on the sofa.
- //The crying child ran to his mother and collapsed in her arms.
- //The civilization collapsed for reasons that are still unknown.
- //He warned that such measures could cause the economy to collapse.
Noun
- //The structure is in danger of collapse.
- //She was on the verge of collapse.
- //The country has endured civil war and economic collapse.
First Known Use
Verb
1620, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1Noun
1801, in the meaning defined at sense 1aHistory and Etymology
Verb and Noun
Latin collapsus, past participle of collabi, from com- + labi to fall, slide — more at sleepcollapse
noun
Synonyms & Antonyms (Entry 1 of 2)
- a complete depletion of energy or strength //suffered a mental collapse under the strain of studying for his bar examRelated Words
- a falling short of one's goals //the complete collapse of the invasion set off a round of finger-pointing and recriminationSynonymsRelated WordsAntonyms
verb
Synonyms & Antonyms (Entry 2 of 2)
- to fall down or in as a result of physical pressure //the motel balcony collapsed under the weight of so many peopleRelated WordsSynonymous Phrases
- to be unsuccessful //the legal case collapsed in the face of the opposition's evidenceRelated WordsSynonymous Phrases
- to reduce in size or volume by or as if by pressing parts or members together //the novel collapses events from four separate trips into one long odysseySynonymscapsule//The performer collapsed on stage.: to fold down into a more compact shape //a chair that collapses //a collapsing golf club that can fit into a travel bag
- transitive verb
: to cause to collapse //buildings collapsed by an earthquake //He knelt for a long time, first watching the bay below, then collapsing the spyglass and settling his hands on his legs in a thoughtful pose. — Heather Dunboine: condense //collapse several stories into one
noun
Definition (Entry 2 of 2)
- : a breakdown in vital energy, strength, or stamina //suffered a mental collapse: a state of extreme prostration and physical depression (as from circulatory failure or great loss of body fluids): an airless state of all or part of a lung originating spontaneously or induced surgically
- : the act or action of collapsing //… the cutting of many tent ropes, the collapse of the canvas … — Rudyard Kipling
- : a sudden loss of force, value, or effect //… the collapse of respect for ancient law and custom … — L. S. B. Leakey
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms: Verb
buckle cave (in) crumple founder give go go out implode tumble yieldSynonyms: Noun
burnout exhaustion fatigue frazzle lassitude prostration tiredness wearinessAntonyms: Noun
refreshment rejuvenation rejuvenescence revitalizationExamples
Verb
- //The roof collapsed under a heavy load of snow.
- //The chair he was sitting in collapsed.
- //He collapsed on stage during the performance and had to be rushed to the hospital.
- //She came home from work and collapsed on the sofa.
- //The crying child ran to his mother and collapsed in her arms.
- //The civilization collapsed for reasons that are still unknown.
- //He warned that such measures could cause the economy to collapse.
Noun
- //The structure is in danger of collapse.
- //She was on the verge of collapse.
- //The country has endured civil war and economic collapse.
First Known Use
Verb
1620, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1Noun
1801, in the meaning defined at sense 1aHistory and Etymology
Verb and Noun
Latin collapsus, past participle of collabi, from com- + labi to fall, slide — more at sleepcollapse
noun
Synonyms & Antonyms (Entry 1 of 2)
- a complete depletion of energy or strength //suffered a mental collapse under the strain of studying for his bar examRelated Words
- a falling short of one's goals //the complete collapse of the invasion set off a round of finger-pointing and recriminationSynonymsRelated WordsAntonyms
verb
Synonyms & Antonyms (Entry 2 of 2)
- to fall down or in as a result of physical pressure //the motel balcony collapsed under the weight of so many peopleRelated WordsSynonymous Phrases
- to be unsuccessful //the legal case collapsed in the face of the opposition's evidenceRelated WordsSynonymous Phrases
- to reduce in size or volume by or as if by pressing parts or members together //the novel collapses events from four separate trips into one long odysseySynonymscapsule//The performer collapsed on stage.: to fold down into a more compact shape //a chair that collapses //a collapsing golf club that can fit into a travel bag
- transitive verb
: to cause to collapse //buildings collapsed by an earthquake //He knelt for a long time, first watching the bay below, then collapsing the spyglass and settling his hands on his legs in a thoughtful pose. — Heather Dunboine: condense //collapse several stories into one
noun
Definition (Entry 2 of 2)
- : a breakdown in vital energy, strength, or stamina //suffered a mental collapse: a state of extreme prostration and physical depression (as from circulatory failure or great loss of body fluids): an airless state of all or part of a lung originating spontaneously or induced surgically
- : the act or action of collapsing //… the cutting of many tent ropes, the collapse of the canvas … — Rudyard Kipling
- : a sudden loss of force, value, or effect //… the collapse of respect for ancient law and custom … — L. S. B. Leakey
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms: Verb
buckle cave (in) crumple founder give go go out implode tumble yieldSynonyms: Noun
burnout exhaustion fatigue frazzle lassitude prostration tiredness wearinessAntonyms: Noun
refreshment rejuvenation rejuvenescence revitalizationExamples
Verb
- //The roof collapsed under a heavy load of snow.
- //The chair he was sitting in collapsed.
- //He collapsed on stage during the performance and had to be rushed to the hospital.
- //She came home from work and collapsed on the sofa.
- //The crying child ran to his mother and collapsed in her arms.
- //The civilization collapsed for reasons that are still unknown.
- //He warned that such measures could cause the economy to collapse.
Noun
- //The structure is in danger of collapse.
- //She was on the verge of collapse.
- //The country has endured civil war and economic collapse.
First Known Use
Verb
1620, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1Noun
1801, in the meaning defined at sense 1aHistory and Etymology
Verb and Noun
Latin collapsus, past participle of collabi, from com- + labi to fall, slide — more at sleepcollapse
noun
Synonyms & Antonyms (Entry 1 of 2)
- a complete depletion of energy or strength //suffered a mental collapse under the strain of studying for his bar examRelated Words
- a falling short of one's goals //the complete collapse of the invasion set off a round of finger-pointing and recriminationSynonymsRelated WordsAntonyms
verb
Synonyms & Antonyms (Entry 2 of 2)
- to fall down or in as a result of physical pressure //the motel balcony collapsed under the weight of so many peopleRelated WordsSynonymous Phrases
- to be unsuccessful //the legal case collapsed in the face of the opposition's evidenceRelated WordsSynonymous Phrases
- to reduce in size or volume by or as if by pressing parts or members together //the novel collapses events from four separate trips into one long odysseySynonymscapsule//The performer collapsed on stage.: to fold down into a more compact shape //a chair that collapses //a collapsing golf club that can fit into a travel bag
- transitive verb
: to cause to collapse //buildings collapsed by an earthquake //He knelt for a long time, first watching the bay below, then collapsing the spyglass and settling his hands on his legs in a thoughtful pose. — Heather Dunboine: condense //collapse several stories into one
noun
Definition (Entry 2 of 2)
- : a breakdown in vital energy, strength, or stamina //suffered a mental collapse: a state of extreme prostration and physical depression (as from circulatory failure or great loss of body fluids): an airless state of all or part of a lung originating spontaneously or induced surgically
- : the act or action of collapsing //… the cutting of many tent ropes, the collapse of the canvas … — Rudyard Kipling
- : a sudden loss of force, value, or effect //… the collapse of respect for ancient law and custom … — L. S. B. Leakey
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms: Verb
buckle cave (in) crumple founder give go go out implode tumble yieldSynonyms: Noun
burnout exhaustion fatigue frazzle lassitude prostration tiredness wearinessAntonyms: Noun
refreshment rejuvenation rejuvenescence revitalizationExamples
Verb
- //The roof collapsed under a heavy load of snow.
- //The chair he was sitting in collapsed.
- //He collapsed on stage during the performance and had to be rushed to the hospital.
- //She came home from work and collapsed on the sofa.
- //The crying child ran to his mother and collapsed in her arms.
- //The civilization collapsed for reasons that are still unknown.
- //He warned that such measures could cause the economy to collapse.
Noun
- //The structure is in danger of collapse.
- //She was on the verge of collapse.
- //The country has endured civil war and economic collapse.
First Known Use
Verb
1620, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1Noun
1801, in the meaning defined at sense 1aHistory and Etymology
Verb and Noun
Latin collapsus, past participle of collabi, from com- + labi to fall, slide — more at sleepcollapse
noun
Synonyms & Antonyms (Entry 1 of 2)
- a complete depletion of energy or strength //suffered a mental collapse under the strain of studying for his bar examRelated Words
- a falling short of one's goals //the complete collapse of the invasion set off a round of finger-pointing and recriminationSynonymsRelated WordsAntonyms
verb
Synonyms & Antonyms (Entry 2 of 2)
- to fall down or in as a result of physical pressure //the motel balcony collapsed under the weight of so many peopleRelated WordsSynonymous Phrases
- to be unsuccessful //the legal case collapsed in the face of the opposition's evidenceRelated WordsSynonymous Phrases
- to reduce in size or volume by or as if by pressing parts or members together //the novel collapses events from four separate trips into one long odysseySynonymscapsule//The performer collapsed on stage.: to fold down into a more compact shape //a chair that collapses //a collapsing golf club that can fit into a travel bag
- transitive verb
: to cause to collapse //buildings collapsed by an earthquake //He knelt for a long time, first watching the bay below, then collapsing the spyglass and settling his hands on his legs in a thoughtful pose. — Heather Dunboine: condense //collapse several stories into one
noun
Definition (Entry 2 of 2)
- : a breakdown in vital energy, strength, or stamina //suffered a mental collapse: a state of extreme prostration and physical depression (as from circulatory failure or great loss of body fluids): an airless state of all or part of a lung originating spontaneously or induced surgically
- : the act or action of collapsing //… the cutting of many tent ropes, the collapse of the canvas … — Rudyard Kipling
- : a sudden loss of force, value, or effect //… the collapse of respect for ancient law and custom … — L. S. B. Leakey
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms: Verb
buckle cave (in) crumple founder give go go out implode tumble yieldSynonyms: Noun
burnout exhaustion fatigue frazzle lassitude prostration tiredness wearinessAntonyms: Noun
refreshment rejuvenation rejuvenescence revitalizationExamples
Verb
- //The roof collapsed under a heavy load of snow.
- //The chair he was sitting in collapsed.
- //He collapsed on stage during the performance and had to be rushed to the hospital.
- //She came home from work and collapsed on the sofa.
- //The crying child ran to his mother and collapsed in her arms.
- //The civilization collapsed for reasons that are still unknown.
- //He warned that such measures could cause the economy to collapse.
Noun
- //The structure is in danger of collapse.
- //She was on the verge of collapse.
- //The country has endured civil war and economic collapse.
First Known Use
Verb
1620, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1Noun
1801, in the meaning defined at sense 1aHistory and Etymology
Verb and Noun
Latin collapsus, past participle of collabi, from com- + labi to fall, slide — more at sleepcollapse
noun
Synonyms & Antonyms (Entry 1 of 2)
- a complete depletion of energy or strength //suffered a mental collapse under the strain of studying for his bar examRelated Words
- a falling short of one's goals //the complete collapse of the invasion set off a round of finger-pointing and recriminationSynonymsRelated WordsAntonyms
verb
Synonyms & Antonyms (Entry 2 of 2)
- to fall down or in as a result of physical pressure //the motel balcony collapsed under the weight of so many peopleRelated WordsSynonymous Phrases
- to be unsuccessful //the legal case collapsed in the face of the opposition's evidenceRelated WordsSynonymous Phrases
- to reduce in size or volume by or as if by pressing parts or members together //the novel collapses events from four separate trips into one long odysseySynonymscapsule//The performer collapsed on stage.: to fold down into a more compact shape //a chair that collapses //a collapsing golf club that can fit into a travel bag
- transitive verb
: to cause to collapse //buildings collapsed by an earthquake //He knelt for a long time, first watching the bay below, then collapsing the spyglass and settling his hands on his legs in a thoughtful pose. — Heather Dunboine: condense //collapse several stories into one
noun
Definition (Entry 2 of 2)
- : a breakdown in vital energy, strength, or stamina //suffered a mental collapse: a state of extreme prostration and physical depression (as from circulatory failure or great loss of body fluids): an airless state of all or part of a lung originating spontaneously or induced surgically
- : the act or action of collapsing //… the cutting of many tent ropes, the collapse of the canvas … — Rudyard Kipling
- : a sudden loss of force, value, or effect //… the collapse of respect for ancient law and custom … — L. S. B. Leakey
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms: Verb
buckle cave (in) crumple founder give go go out implode tumble yieldSynonyms: Noun
burnout exhaustion fatigue frazzle lassitude prostration tiredness wearinessAntonyms: Noun
refreshment rejuvenation rejuvenescence revitalizationExamples
Verb
- //The roof collapsed under a heavy load of snow.
- //The chair he was sitting in collapsed.
- //He collapsed on stage during the performance and had to be rushed to the hospital.
- //She came home from work and collapsed on the sofa.
- //The crying child ran to his mother and collapsed in her arms.
- //The civilization collapsed for reasons that are still unknown.
- //He warned that such measures could cause the economy to collapse.
Noun
- //The structure is in danger of collapse.
- //She was on the verge of collapse.
- //The country has endured civil war and economic collapse.
First Known Use
Verb
1620, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1Noun
1801, in the meaning defined at sense 1aHistory and Etymology
Verb and Noun
Latin collapsus, past participle of collabi, from com- + labi to fall, slide — more at sleepcollapse
noun
Synonyms & Antonyms (Entry 1 of 2)
- a complete depletion of energy or strength //suffered a mental collapse under the strain of studying for his bar examRelated Words
- a falling short of one's goals //the complete collapse of the invasion set off a round of finger-pointing and recriminationSynonymsRelated WordsAntonyms
verb
Synonyms & Antonyms (Entry 2 of 2)
- to fall down or in as a result of physical pressure //the motel balcony collapsed under the weight of so many peopleRelated WordsSynonymous Phrases
- to be unsuccessful //the legal case collapsed in the face of the opposition's evidenceRelated WordsSynonymous Phrases
- to reduce in size or volume by or as if by pressing parts or members together //the novel collapses events from four separate trips into one long odysseySynonyms