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collapse
NounSuru VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. collapse
  2. 2. break
  3. 3. market decline
This noun refers to a sudden collapse or cave-in, such as a cliff, building, or market prices crashing down. It is used in news reports about natural disasters or financial crashes.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

The construction company responded that they are "currently investigating the cause of the collapse."

Sentence 2

If you don't revise the construction plan, the slope is going to collapse.

Sentence 3

Building a house on a hillside does make you worry about collapses.

Sentence 4

"If the mountain collapses, take a detour," the teacher warned.

Sentence 5

Hey, you don't think those stone steps will collapse if we step on them, do you?