English / phrasal verb
fall apart
MEANING IN ENGLISH
To break into pieces, deteriorate physically, or collapse emotionally and structurally.
In context
01
The antique rocking chair passed down through generations was so aged that it began to fall apart.
02
Mother tried to stay resilient for the children, but she felt ready to fall apart after losing her parents.
Synonyms
disintegrate,collapse,crumble
Antonyms
hold together,unite,endure
Collocations
fall apart emotionally,furniture falls apart,marriage falls apart