collapse

Definition

  • verb: to break apart and fall down suddenly
  • verb: to fall or shrink together abruptly and completely
  • usually singular
  • synonyms: breakdown, cave-in, downfall

Examples

  • He 'collapsed' on stage during the performance and had to be rushed to the hospital.

  • You can 'collapse' the stroller easily and store it in the trunk of your car.

  • He warned that such measures could cause the economy to 'collapse'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) But pain... Pain is in the mind. And judging by the decor, we're in your mind, aren't we, Arthur? - What are you doing? It's too soon. - But the dream's collapsing. I'm gonna try to keep Saito under a little bit longer. We're almost there. He was close. Very close. Stop him! (..)
    2010 Inception
  • (..) eats away the Faith from the inside. So now he resides in the Red Keep's dungeons instead. The Faith and the Crown are the two pillars that hold up this world. If one collapses, so does the other. You must do everything necessary to protect one another. Your Grace. Send a message to Littlefinger (..)
    2015 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: High Sparrow Season: 5 Episode 3