collapse

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collapse[1,verb] collapse[2,noun]

Main Entry: ¹col·lapse
Pronunciation: k-laps
Function: verb
Inflected Form(s): col·lapsed; col·laps·ing
intransitive verb
1 : to fall or shrink together abruptly and completely : fall into a jumbled or flattened mass through the force of external pressure <a blood vessel that collapsed>
2 : to break down in vital energy, stamina, or self-control through exhaustion or disease; especially : to fall helpless or unconscious
transitive verb : to cause to collapse <collapsing an infected lung>
- col·laps·ibil·i·ty /-lap-s-bil-t-/ noun
- col·laps·ible /-lap-s-bl/ adjective