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Vocabulary Entry
collapse
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A sudden failure or breakdown.
Example Sentences
"The building suffered a collapse after the earthquake."
"Her emotional collapse came as a surprise to everyone."
"The company's financial collapse affected thousands of employees."
V
verb
To fall down or give way suddenly.
Example Sentences
"The bridge began to collapse under the weight of heavy vehicles."
"He felt his energy collapse after working long hours."
"If too many people try to enter at once, the system may collapse."