implode
v. B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˌɪmˈpɫoʊd// UK //ɪmplˈəʊd// im·plode
v. to collapse or fall in on itself because of pressure or failure. It can also describe a group or organization that fails completely from within.
v. to collapse or fall in on itself as a result of internal pressure or structural failure. Often used metaphorically to describe the total internal collapse of an organization or system.
The old building began to implode after the foundation failed.
The company was on the verge of imploding after the CEO resigned and the board lost its funding.
While the physical structure was designed to withstand high winds, the internal pressure from the failed cooling system eventually caused the entire facility to implode.
Back-formation from implosion.