collapse


Meanings

  • an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion;
  • 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"
  • the act of throwing yourself down;
  • a sudden large decline of business or the prices of stocks (especially one that causes additional failures)
  • break down, literally or metaphorically;
    • "The wall collapsed"
    • "The business collapsed"
    • "The roof collapsed"
  • collapse due to fatigue, an illness, or a sudden attack
  • fold or close up;
    • "collapse the music stand"
  • fall apart;
  • cause to burst;
  • suffer a nervous breakdown
  • lose significance, effectiveness, or value;
    • "The stock market collapsed"
  • COLLAPSE v -LAPSED, -LAPSING, -LAPSES to crumble suddenly


Scrabble Score: 12

collapse is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word

collapse is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary

collapse is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary


Words With Friends Score: 16

collapse is a valid Words With Friends word