collapse Antonyms
Meaning of collapse
collapse (n)
an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion
a natural event caused by something suddenly falling down or caving in
the act of throwing yourself down
a sudden large decline of business or the prices of stocks (especially one that causes additional failures)
collapse (v)
break down, literally or metaphorically
collapse due to fatigue, an illness, or a sudden attack
fold or close up
fall apart
cause to burst
suffer a nervous breakdown
lose significance, effectiveness, or value
FAQs About the word collapse
an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion, a natural event caused by something suddenly falling down or caving in, the act of throwing yours
melt,tumble, buckle, go, shatter, crash, implode, crumble, die, yield
rise,rise, swell, swell,inflate, inflate,
The old building stood precariously, threatening to collapse at any moment.
Exhausted from the hike, she collapsed onto the soft grass, breathing heavily.
The financial crisis caused the company's stock price to collapse.
The heavy rain caused the already weak dam to collapse, flooding the valley below.
