Definitions

1. verb

to fall or come down suddenly, especially because of being too heavy or weak to support itself

“The roof collapsed under the weight of snow.”

2. noun

a sudden and complete failure or defeat of something

“The company’s collapse led to widespread unemployment.”

3. noun

the act of falling or coming down

“The collapse of the bridge was a major concern for the construction team.”

4. noun

a state of being weak or unstable

“The country’s economy was in a state of collapse.”