collapse

• Plötzliches Versagen oder Zusammenbrechen einer Struktur, eines Systems, einer Organisation oder einer Person, oft mit Einsturz, Ruin oder Erschöpfung verbunden.

A noun referring to a sudden failure, breakdown, or falling down of a structure, system, or organization.

1. Sudden failureB2formal

   A sudden and complete failure of a system, organization, or structure.

   Zusammenbruch

   • The collapse of the bridge was caused by poor construction.
   • The company faced financial collapse after the scandal.
   • The collapse of the government led to widespread protests.

   Synonymebreakdowncrashdestructiondisintegrationdownfallfailurefounderingruin

   Antonymeflourishingrecoverystabilitysuccessthriving

2. Medical collapseB2formalmedical

   A sudden loss of physical strength or consciousness due to illness or exhaustion.

   Medizinischer Kollaps

   • He suffered a collapse from heat exhaustion during the marathon.
   • The patient's collapse was caused by a severe drop in blood pressure.
   • She was rushed to the hospital after her sudden collapse.

   Synonymeblackoutfaintloss of consciousnesssyncope

3. B1formal

   The act of falling down or inward suddenly.

   Einsturz

   • The collapse of the roof trapped several workers inside.
   • Witnesses described the collapse of the building as terrifying.
   • The tent's collapse was caused by heavy snow.

   Synonymebreakdowncave incrashdisintegrationdownfallfallgive wayruinsubsidencewreck

• Plötzlich einstürzen oder zusammenbrechen; auch völlig scheitern oder aufhören zu existieren.

A verb meaning to fall down or give way suddenly, or to fail completely and come to an end.

1. Fall down suddenlyB1formal

   To fall down or give way suddenly because of pressure or weakness.

   Einstürzen

   • The old bridge collapsed during the storm.
   • The building collapsed after the earthquake.
   • The tent collapsed under the weight of the snow.

   Synonymebucklecave incrumblefall downgive waysubsidetoppletumble

   Antonymeremainrisestand

2. Fail completelyB2formal

   To fail or stop functioning completely, often suddenly.

   Zusammenbrechen

   • The company collapsed due to financial problems.
   • Negotiations between the two parties collapsed.
   • The economy nearly collapsed during the crisis.

   Synonymebreak downcrumblefailfall apartflounderfoldgo under

   Antonymeflourishprospersucceedthrive

3. Lose consciousnessB2formal

   To fall down or become unconscious because of illness or exhaustion.

   Das Bewusstsein verlieren

   • He collapsed from exhaustion after the marathon.
   • She collapsed in the heat and had to be taken to hospital.
   • The runner collapsed just before the finish line.

   Synonymeblack outfaintkeel overpass outswoon

4. Fold into a smaller shapeB1formal

   To fold something into a smaller or more compact shape.

   Zusammenklappen

   • This table collapses for easy storage.
   • The stroller collapses quickly with one hand.
   • He collapsed the umbrella and put it in his bag.

   Synonymecompactfoldfold uptelescope

   Antonymeexpandextendunfold