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collapse
What does collapse mean?
collapse (verb): to break apart and fall down suddenly; to cave in.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use collapse in a sentence?
- The wall collapsed when it was hit by the wrecking ball. (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0)
How do you pronounce collapse?
/kəˈlæps/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does collapse come from?
From Latin collāpsus (past participle of collābor).
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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What does “collapse” mean?
to pass by means of a spring or leap; to overleap
Not quite: that's what jump means.
to place confidence in, to rely on, to confide in
Not quite: that's what trust means.
to make an offer to pay or accept a certain price
Not quite: that's what bid means.
to break apart and fall down suddenly; to cave in
Right! That's what “collapse” means.
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