Collapse Meaning

There are 11 meaning(s) for word Collapse

Meaning 1 : suffer a nervous breakdown

    Synonyms : break up,  crack,  crack up,  crock up
Meaning 2 : the act of throwing yourself down

    Synonyms : flop
Meaning 3 : break down, literally or metaphorically

    Example : The wall collapsed,The business collapsed,The roof collapsed

    Synonyms : break,  cave in,  fall in,  founder,  give,  give way
Meaning 4 : an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion

    Synonyms : prostration
Meaning 5 : a sudden large decline of business or the prices of stocks (especially one that causes additional failures)

    Synonyms : crash
Meaning 6 : cause to burst

    Synonyms : burst
Meaning 7 : collapse due to fatigue, an illness, or a sudden attack

    Synonyms : break down
Meaning 8 : fall apart

    Synonyms : break down,  crumble,  crumple,  tumble
Meaning 9 : a natural event caused by something suddenly falling down or caving in

    Example : the roof is in danger of collapse,the collapse of the old star under its own gravity

Meaning 10 : fold or close up

    Example : collapse the music stand

Meaning 11 : lose significance, effectiveness, or value

    Example : The stock market collapsed


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