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1.
an abrupt failure of function or health
2.
a mishap caused by something suddenly falling down or caving in
3.
the act of throwing yourself down
4.
a sudden large decline of business or the prices of stocks (especially one that causes additional failures)
'collapse' - used as a verb
5.
break down, literally or metaphorically
The wall collapsed
The business collapsed
The roof collapsed
6.
collapse due to fatigue, an illness, or a sudden attack
7.
fold or close up
collapse the music stand
8.
fall apart
9.
cause to burst
10.
suffer a nervous breakdown
11.
lose significance, effectiveness, or value
The school system is collapsing
The stock market collapsed
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derived forms
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1. Collapse / Plural
collapses
2. Collapse / Past
collapsed
3. Collapse / Third Person
collapses
4. Collapse / Present Participle
collapsing
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