collapse

B2 · Upper Intermediate Academic

v. to stop working or fail completely and suddenly.

v. to cease to function or lose all value due to a sudden breakdown or failure.

日本語:破綻する※

“The peace talks collapsed when neither side could agree on the new borders.”

“Economists warned that the national currency might collapse if the government failed to address the rising inflation rates.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Medicine

v. to fall down because you are very sick, tired, or hurt.

v. to fall down suddenly as a result of a physical health crisis, exhaustion, or loss of consciousness.

日本語:倒れる※

“The runner collapsed just as she crossed the finish line of the marathon.”

“He collapsed from heat exhaustion after working in the fields for ten hours without a break.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Computing Technical

v. to hide a list of items on a computer screen to save space.

v. to hide the subentries of a hierarchical list or directory tree in a user interface.

“You can collapse the folder to see more files on your screen.”

“The developer added a button to collapse all nested comments, making the long thread much easier for users to navigate.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

v. to fold something so that it becomes small and easy to carry.

v. to fold into a more compact shape for storage or transport.

Español:colapsar

“This camping chair is great because it collapses and fits into a small bag.”

“The stroller features a lightweight frame that collapses with one hand, making it ideal for parents using public transport.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun

n. a sudden event where something falls down or fails completely.

n. a sudden failure of an institution, system, or physical structure.

“The collapse of the stock market caused many people to lose their savings.”

“The sudden collapse of the building led to a massive investigation into the quality of the construction materials used.”