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- pronunciation:
- k
laeps
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
collapses, collapsing, collapsed |
| definition 1: |
to fall down; give way; cave in.
The bridge collapsed because of heavy traffic.
- synonyms:
- break, buckle, cave in, crumple, give
- similar words:
- break down, crack, crumble, explode, give way, slump, weaken
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| definition 2: |
to stop working or end suddenly; fail.
After the new attack, the peace talks collapsed.- synonyms:
- break down, die, fail
- similar words:
- break, falter, flop, fold
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| definition 3: |
to have a construction which permits folding.
This is a kind of chair that collapses.- synonyms:
- fold
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| definition 4: |
to suddenly lose strength or health because of disease or exhaustion.
She collapsed from a heart attack.- similar words:
- break down, crack, faint, keel over, weaken
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| related words: |
decline, topple |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a sudden falling down or in.
Seven workers were hurt in the mine collapse.- synonyms:
- cave-in
- similar words:
- break, buckling, catastrophe, failure, fall, ruin, slump
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| related words: |
decay, defeat |
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