1. to fall down or cave in suddenly
2. to break down completely; to fail suddenly
3. to fall down from exhaustion or illness

1. a sudden falling down or caving in
2. a sudden failure or breakdown

Examples

• The old bridge collapsed under the weight of the truck.
• The company collapsed after losing its biggest client.
• She collapsed from exhaustion after running the marathon.
• The collapse of the building shocked the entire neighborhood.
• The economic collapse affected millions of people.
• He collapsed onto the couch after a long day at work.
• The roof collapse was caused by heavy snow.
• The government’s collapse led to political chaos.