Collapse
Noun, Verb
UK
/kəˈlæps/
US
/kəˈlæps/
Level: Easy - A1 (Beginner)
Definition
(v) : To fall down or fail suddenly.
(n) : The act of falling down or failing.
(n) : The act of falling down or failing.
Example
"(v) : The bridge collapsed."
"(v) : The tired runner collapsed at the finish line after completing the long marathon race."
"(n) : The sudden collapse of the company left many employees jobless and uncertain about their future."
Explanation
Collapse means to fall down or break apart suddenly, often because of weakness, pressure, or failure. A building can collapse during an earthquake, or a person might collapse when they are too tired or sick. Collapse can also describe non-physical things, like when a company collapses due to money problems or when a plan fails suddenly. For example, “The chair collapsed when he sat on it,” or “The deal collapsed because both sides disagreed.” It shows a sudden fall, breakdown, or failure.