Collapse (Noun)
Meaning 1
An abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion; "the commander's prostration demoralized his men".
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Nouns denoting natural processes.
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Meaning 2
The act of throwing yourself down; "he landed on the bed with a great flop".
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- She let out a sigh and ended her long day with a collapse onto the couch.
- The kids did a collapse onto the grass after running around the playground.
- After a long hike, he ended his day with a collapse onto the picnic blanket.
- The weary traveler ended her journey with a collapse onto the hotel bed.
- The comedian's exhaustion became apparent with her collapse onto the stage floor.
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Meaning 3
A natural event caused by something suddenly falling down or caving in; "the roof is in danger of collapse"; "the collapse of the old star under its own gravity".
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Nouns denoting natural events.
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Meaning 4
A sudden large decline of business or the prices of stocks (especially one that causes additional failures).
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Nouns denoting natural events.