Definition of Collapse

to fall down suddenly due to pressure

Examples of Collapse in a sentence

The reasons for the sudden collapse of the Mayan civilization is still unknown.  🔊

After much pressure from the higher-ups, the hopes that company change would occur seemed to collapse.  🔊

It took a wrecking ball as well as explosives to get the sturdy foundation to fully collapse.  🔊

Feeling the bridge sway under them, the drivers were terrified that it was about to collapse under them.  🔊

Exhausted and out of breath, the tired runner was afraid was afraid her lungs would collapse under pressure.  🔊

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