Meaning Of The Word Collapse

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What's The Definition Of Collapse?

collapse
verb: If a building or other structure collapses, it falls down very suddenly.

collapse in American English
to fall down or fall to pieces, as when supports or sides fail to hold; cave in; shrink together suddenly
intransitive verb: to fall or cave in; crumble suddenly
noun: a falling in or together
transitive verb: to cause to collapse

collapse in British English
noun: the act or instance of suddenly falling down, caving in, or crumbling
verb: to fall down or cave in suddenly

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