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Telescope (Verb)

Crush together or collapse; "In the accident, the cars telescoped"; "my hiking sticks telescope and can be put into the backpack".

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

The two buses telescoped after the head-on collision, making it difficult for passengers to escape.
My favorite travel umbrella is designed to telescope down to a compact size that fits in a purse.
In a severe crash, the cars may telescope, resulting in serious injuries to the occupants.
When not in use, the ladder can telescope to nearly half its original height for easier storage.
The hikers' walking poles were made to telescope, which allowed them to stash them easily in their backpacks.

Make smaller or shorter; "the novel was telescoped into a short play".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

The lengthy history of the company was telescoped into a single paragraph on its website.
Their complicated relationship had all its stages telescoped into a whirlwind romance that ended in heartbreak.
The company's goals were telescoped into one primary objective after meeting with investors.
Years of research were telescoped into a brief presentation for journalists attending the conference.
The multiple plot threads of the novel were expertly telescoped into a thrilling conclusion.