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collapse

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/kəˈlæps/
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Übersetzungen

collapsesubstantiv
collapses
Pl.
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The collapse of the bridge was a tragic event that led to a thorough investigation.
L'effondrement du pont a été un événement tragique qui a mené à une enquête approfondie.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
écroulement
Synonyme
cave-in
breakdown
failure
crash
downfall
implosion
wreck
fall
collapseverb
collapsed
Präteritum
collapsed
Partizip Perfekt
collapsing
Gerundium
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se replierEmploi pour un objet pliable ou repliable.
She collapsed the stroller and put it in the trunk of the car.
Elle a replié la poussette et l'a mise dans le coffre de la voiture.
The old building collapsed after the earthquake.
Le vieux bâtiment s'est effondré après le tremblement de terre.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
faire s'effondrer
Synonyme
implode
fall down
cave in
crumble
break down
give way
fail
topple
Antonyme
expand
grow
rise
increase
collapseadjektiv
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Used attributively in technical and descriptive compounds (e.g., “collapse pressure”).
d'effondrementEmploi attributif.
Firefighters kept clear of the collapse zone until the structure was stabilized.
Les pompiers sont restés à l'écart de la zone d'effondrement jusqu'à ce que la structure soit stabilisée.

Definitionen

collapsesubstantiv
The act or instance of falling down or caving in; a sudden failure or breakdown.
The collapse of the bridge was a tragic event that led to a thorough investigation.
A sudden loss of force, value, or effect; a breakdown in structure or function.
The financial collapse of the company left many employees without jobs.
A state of extreme physical or mental exhaustion.
After working for 12 hours straight, she felt on the verge of collapse.
collapseverb
To fall down or give way suddenly, typically as a result of structural failure.
The old building collapsed after the earthquake.
To fold or be folded into a more compact form.
She collapsed the stroller and put it in the trunk of the car.
To suddenly lose force, significance, or effectiveness.
The negotiations collapsed after the two sides failed to reach an agreement.
To break down in health or strength; to suffer a physical or mental breakdown.
He collapsed from exhaustion after running the marathon.
To cause something to fall or cave in.
The workers collapsed the old bridge to make way for a new one.
collapseadjektiv
Used attributively before another noun to denote something related to or resulting from a collapse.
Firefighters kept clear of the collapse zone until the structure was stabilized.
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