Collapse
Meaning
(of a structure) suddenly fall down or give way.
Pronunciation
UK kəˈlæps
US kəˈlæps
Example Sentences
- Scientists warn that without cleaner practices, ocean ecosystems could collapse within this century.
- After the explosion, the remaining core can collapse into a dense object called a neutron star.
- The largest stars can collapse into a black hole, where nothing can escape.
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