collapse

What is the Definition of collapse?

Noun:

1. an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion
2. a natural event caused by something suddenly falling down or caving in
3. the act of throwing yourself down
4. a sudden large decline of business or the prices of stocks (especially one that causes additional failures)

Verb:

1. break down, literally or metaphorically
2. collapse due to fatigue, an illness, or a sudden attack
3. fold or close up
4. fall apart
5. cause to burst
6. suffer a nervous breakdown
7. lose significance, effectiveness, or value

Other meanings of collapse (synonyms, cognates).