collapse

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(n) an abrupt failure of function or health
(n) a mishap caused by something suddenly falling down or caving in
(n) the act of throwing yourself down; "he landed on the bed with a great flop"
(n) a sudden large decline of business or the prices of stocks (especially one that causes additional failures)
(v) break down, literally or metaphorically; "The wall collapsed"; "The business collapsed"; "The dam broke"; "The roof collapsed"; "The wall gave in"; "The roof finally gave under the weight of the ice"
(v) collapse due to fatigue, an illness, or a sudden attack
(v) fold or close up; "fold up your umbrella"; "collapse the music stand"
(v) fall apart; "the building crimbled after the explosion"; "Negociations broke down"
(v) cause to burst; "The ice broke the pipe"
(v) suffer a nervous breakdown
(v) lose significance, effectiveness, or value; "The school system is collapsing"; "The stock market collapsed"

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