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Word: Collapse
Speech Type: Verb
early 17th century (as collapsed): from medical Latin collapsus, past participle of collabi, from col- ‘together’ + labi ‘to slip’
kəˈlaps
(of a structure) suddenly fall down or give way
Short Definition:suddenly fall down
Examples:- the roof collapsed on top of me
(of a person) fall down and become unconscious as a result of illness or injury
Short Definition:fall down and become unconscious
Examples:- he collapsed from loss of blood
fail suddenly and completely
Short Definition:fail suddenly and completely
Examples:- the talks collapsed last week over territorial issues
fold or be foldable into a small space
Short Definition:fold or be foldable
Examples:- some cots collapse down to fit into a holdall
Word: Collapse
Speech Type: Noun
kəˈlaps
an instance of a structure falling down or giving way
Short Definition:instance of structure collapsing
Examples:- the collapse of a railway bridge
- the church roof is in danger of collapse
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