collapse

• Внезапный отказ, разрушение или падение структуры, системы или организации.

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.

   Крах

   • 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.

   Синонимыbreakdowncrashdestructiondisintegrationdownfallfailurefounderingruin

   Антонимыflourishingrecoverystabilitysuccessthriving

2. Medical collapseB2formalmedical

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

   Медицинский коллапс

   • 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.

   Синонимыblackoutfaintloss of consciousnesssyncope

3. B1formal

   The act of falling down or inward suddenly.

   Обрушение

   • 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.

   Синонимыbreakdowncave incrashdisintegrationdownfallfallgive wayruinsubsidencewreck

• Глагол, означающий внезапно упасть или разрушиться, либо полностью провалиться и прекратить существование.

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.

   Обрушиться

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

   Синонимыbucklecave incrumblefall downgive waysubsidetoppletumble

   Антонимыremainrisestand

2. Fail completelyB2formal

   To fail or stop functioning completely, often suddenly.

   Потерпеть крах

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

   Синонимыbreak downcrumblefailfall apartflounderfoldgo under

   Антонимыflourishprospersucceedthrive

3. Lose consciousnessB2formal

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

   Потерять сознание

   • 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.

   Синонимыblack outfaintkeel overpass outswoon

4. Fold into a smaller shapeB1formal

   To fold something into a smaller or more compact shape.

   Складываться

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

   Синонимыcompactfoldfold uptelescope

   Антонимыexpandextendunfold