collapse

• Caída súbita o destrucción de una estructura, sistema u organización; también, pérdida repentina de la conciencia o de la salud.

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.

   colapso

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbreakdowncrashdestructiondisintegrationdownfallfailurefounderingruin

   Antónimosflourishingrecoverystabilitysuccessthriving

2. Medical collapseB2formalmedical

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

   Colapso médico

   • 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.

   Sinónimosblackoutfaintloss of consciousnesssyncope

3. B1formal

   The act of falling down or inward suddenly.

   Derrumbe

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbreakdowncave incrashdisintegrationdownfallfallgive wayruinsubsidencewreck

• Verbo que significa caer o derrumbarse repentinamente, o fracasar por completo y dejar de existir.

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.

   derrumbarse

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

   Sinónimosbucklecave incrumblefall downgive waysubsidetoppletumble

   Antónimosremainrisestand

2. Fail completelyB2formal

   To fail or stop functioning completely, often suddenly.

   derrumbarse (fallar completamente)

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

   Sinónimosbreak downcrumblefailfall apartflounderfoldgo under

   Antónimosflourishprospersucceedthrive

3. Lose consciousnessB2formal

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

   desmayarse

   • 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.

   Sinónimosblack outfaintkeel overpass outswoon

4. Fold into a smaller shapeB1formal

   To fold something into a smaller or more compact shape.

   plegar

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

   Sinónimoscompactfoldfold uptelescope

   Antónimosexpandextendunfold