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collapse

verb

/kəˈlæps/

Meaning

to fall down or inward suddenly; to break down completely

The old building collapsed after the earthquake.

collapse under pressure

fall, crumble, cave in, break down, disintegrate

stand, rise, succeed

building collapse, collapse suddenly, collapse completely, collapse under pressure

to entice or attract someone to do something, often something wrong or unwise

To work jointly with others, especially in an intellectual endeavor; cooperate.

to press or squeeze something so that it becomes smaller

to make something more attractive by adding decorative details or features

to have being or reality; to be present

to imagine, desire, or like something; to have a liking for