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Third Person
collapses
Present Participle
collapsing
Past Tense
collapsed
Past Participle
collapsed
1
(of a construction) to fall down suddenly, particularly due to being damaged or weak
- The old building collapsed after years of neglect and structural decay.
- The bridge collapsed under the weight of the overloaded truck.
- The roof collapsed during the storm due to the heavy snow accumulation.
- A gas explosion in the factory caused a section of the building to collapse.
- The ancient tower collapsed under the weight of the snow.
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2
(of a person) to fall and become unconscious
- Exhausted from the intense heat, he collapsed on the sidewalk and lost consciousness.
- The marathon runner collapsed at the finish line after pushing through extreme fatigue.
- A sudden drop in blood pressure caused her to collapse during the meeting.
- Severe dehydration can lead to dizziness and cause individuals to collapse.
- The flu weakened her to the point that she had to be hospitalized after collapsing at home.
3
(of prices, shares, etc.) to suddenly decrease in terms of amount or value
- The stock market collapsed after the unexpected economic report was released.
- Housing prices collapsed during the recession, causing many homeowners to owe more than their properties were worth.
- The company's shares collapsed following the announcement of poor quarterly results.
- Oil prices collapsed due to a sudden drop in global demand.
- Investors panicked when cryptocurrency values collapsed overnight.
4
to make something fall down or break apart
transitive
- The heavy load on the bridge collapsed the structure, sending debris into the river.
- The explosion collapsed the walls of the factory, leaving nothing standing.
- The faulty supports collapsed the roof, trapping everyone inside.
- They accidentally collapsed the tent while trying to pack it away too quickly.
- The floodwaters collapsed the dam, causing widespread destruction downstream.
5
to fold something in a way that it is compacted into a smaller, more manageable size or space
- The portable table can collapse into a compact form for easy storage.
- The tent collapsed into a small bag, making it easy to carry on the hike.
- The stroller collapsed with a single motion, making it ideal for traveling.
- The folding ladder can collapse to fit into the trunk of a car.
- The folding bike was designed to collapse into a compact size for urban commuting.
6
to experience a sudden and complete failure
- The entire project collapsed under the weight of unrealistic expectations and poor planning.
- His business collapsed when the economy took an unexpected downturn.
- Their marriage collapsed after years of unresolved conflicts and misunderstandings.
- The political party collapsed after a major scandal involving its leaders.
- The team's strategy collapsed in the final minutes of the game.