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Present participle for to physically break apart and fall down
“The foundations are weak, and the building will likely collapse at any second.”
Present participle for to fail suddenly and completely
“Peace talks between the two states would ultimately collapse.”
Present participle for to undergo a loss of consciousness
“He would collapse in the middle of his speech due to the lack of oxygen in the room.”
Present participle for to fail or be unsuccessful
“Our case will collapse unless we can find some corroborating evidence.”
Present participle for to reduce in volume or size by constricting
“The novel attempts to collapse each individual event into one long odyssey.”
Present participle for to be overcome with emotion
“She would collapse in tears after hearing the terrible news.”
Falling apart or broken down
In a period or process of decrease or decline
Having no power or energy left
Experiencing difficulties and likely to fail
An act or state of crumbling or shattering
The gradual caving in or sinking of an area of land
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