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collapse

Pronunciation: [kəˈlæps]

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Learn how to use collapse in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “physical structure”

(verb) to fall down suddenly or break apart. Imagine a tall tower that is not strong enough, and it suddenly falls over. That is collapse.

Example

The old building collapsed during the storm.

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The new bridge did not collapse, even during the strong winds.

Example

What would happen if the tower collapses?

Context: “failure”

(noun) an event when something suddenly fails or stops working, like a plan or a person's health. It’s when things don’t go well anymore.

Example

The team’s collapse in the final minutes cost them the game.

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Her project did not suffer a collapse; it ran smoothly throughout.

Example

What caused the collapse of the stock market last year?

Context: “mental or emotional state”

(verb) to become unable to function due to extreme stress or pressure. When someone feels overwhelmed and can’t handle things anymore, they collapse.

Example

After running the marathon, he collapsed from exhaustion but recovered quickly.

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Despite the heavy workload, she did not collapse; she managed everything well.

Example

What should you do if you see someone collapse from stress?

How to pronounce collapse

Pronunciation: [kəˈlæps]

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