English / word
collapse
noun, verb B1MEANING IN ENGLISH
to fall down suddenly; to fail suddenly and completely
to fall down or inward suddenly; to break down completely; to fall down or inward suddenly; to break down completely
In context
01
The old wall may collapse in heavy rain.
02
The website could collapse during admission result day.
Synonyms
fail,break down,fall
Antonyms
stand,rise,succeed
Collocations
building collapse,collapse suddenly,collapse completely
Verb forms
Past: collapsed · Past participle: collapsed · -ing: collapsing