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Tuesday, December 16
collapse v., n.

Definition: 1. to fall or cave in; crumble suddenly. 2. to be made so that sections or parts can be folded up, as for storage. 3. to break down; fail utterly. 4. a sudden, complete failure; breakdown.

Example: With a loud crash, the bridge collapsed.

Synonyms: break, downfall


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