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collapse

The correct spelling is collapse.

How to pronounce collapse

/kəˈlæps/
noun

IPA: /kəˈlæps/

Say it like: Col-lap-se

The correct spelling is collapse. The act of collapsing. For example: "She suffered a terrible collapse after slipping on the wet floor."

Usage Examples

She suffered a terrible collapse after slipping on the wet floor.

Pyramid schemes tend to generate profits for a while and then collapse.

Hurry up and collapse the tent so we can get moving.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.The act of collapsing.
  2. 2.Constant function, one-valued function (in automata theory) (in particular application causing a reset).

verb

  1. 1.To break apart and fall down suddenly; to cave in.
  2. 2.To cease to function due to a sudden breakdown; to fail suddenly and completely.
  3. 3.To fold compactly.
  4. 4.To hide additional directory (folder) levels below the selected directory (folder) levels. When a folder contains no additional folders, a minus sign (-) appears next to the folder.
  5. 5.For several batsmen to get out in quick succession

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