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The correct spelling is collapse.
How to pronounce collapse
/kəˈlæps/
nounIPA: /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.The act of collapsing.
- 2.Constant function, one-valued function (in automata theory) (in particular application causing a reset).
verb
- 1.To break apart and fall down suddenly; to cave in.
- 2.To cease to function due to a sudden breakdown; to fail suddenly and completely.
- 3.To fold compactly.
- 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.For several batsmen to get out in quick succession
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