collapse
Pronunciation: [kəˈlæps]
Word
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.
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What should you do if you see someone collapse from stress?
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