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collapse v. [
fall in, cave in, give, give way, break, founder] 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"
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collapse v. [
break down] collapse due to fatigue, an illness, or a sudden attack
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collapse n. [
prostration] an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion; "the commander's prostration demoralized his men"
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collapse n. a natural event caused by something suddenly falling down or caving in; "the roof is in danger of collapse"; "the collapse of the old star under its own gravity"
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collapse n. [
flop] the act of throwing yourself down; "he landed on the bed with a great flop"
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