The definition :


Definitions of collapse:

  • noun:   a mishap caused by something suddenly falling down or caving in
  • noun:   an abrupt failure of function or health
  • noun:   the act of throwing yourself down
  • noun:   a sudden large decline of business or the prices of stocks (especially one that causes additional failures)
  • verb:   fold or close up
    Example: "Collapse the music stand"
  • verb:   lose significance, effectiveness, or value
    Example: "The stock market collapsed"
  • verb:   break down, literally or metaphorically
    Example: "The wall collapsed"
  • verb:   cause to burst
  • verb:   collapse due to fatigue, an illness, or a sudden attack
  • verb:   fall apart
  • verb:   suffer a nervous breakdown



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Lawsuit Looms In House Collapse (Washington Post)
Lawsuit Looms In House Collapse (Washington Post)
Collapse of residential building in central China kills 8, injures 13 (The Canadian Press via Yahoo! Canada News)
Collapse of residential building in central China kills 8, injures 13 (The Canadian Press via Yahoo! Canada News)
Collapse of residential building under construction in central China kills 8, injures 13 (AP via Yahoo! Malaysia News)
Collapse of residential building under construction in central China kills 8, injures 13 (AP via Yahoo! Malaysia News)
Heavy rains blamed for house collapse in New Market (WATE 6 Knoxville)
Heavy rains blamed for house collapse in New Market (WATE 6 Knoxville)
Six hurt in deck collapse (News 10 Now Syracuse)
Six hurt in deck collapse (News 10 Now Syracuse)
Building collapse kills eight in China (IANS via Yahoo! India News)
Building collapse kills eight in China (IANS via Yahoo! India News)