collapsing

UK
/kəˈlæpsɪŋ/
US
/kəˈlæpsɪŋ/

Übersetzungen

collapsinggerundium / partizip präsens
UK
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US
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Used attributively as a present-participle adjective describing something that is falling apart or failing.
The collapsing economy led to widespread unemployment.
Рушащаяся экономика привела к массовой безработице.
The collapsing roof was a danger to everyone inside the house.
Обрушивающаяся крыша представляла опасность для всех, кто находился в доме.
The collapsing building posed a serious threat to the neighborhood.
Разрушающееся здание представляло серьезную угрозу для района.
Synonyme
caving in
breaking down
falling apart
collapsingsubstantiv
UK
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US
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Gerund noun referring to the act or process of collapsing.
collapseverb

collapsing

Gerundium

collapsed
Präteritum
collapsed
Partizip Perfekt
collapsing
Gerundium
UK
/kəˈlæps/
US
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The building began to collapse after the earthquake.
Здание начало рушиться после землетрясения.
The bridge may collapse under the weight of the heavy truck.
Мост может обрушиться под весом тяжелого грузовика.
The tent can easily collapse if not set up properly.
Палатка может легко сложиться, если её неправильно установить.
Synonyme
cave in
give way
break down
fall down

Definitionen

collapsinggerundium / partizip präsens
Falling down or giving way; breaking apart or crumbling.
The collapsing building posed a serious threat to the surrounding area.
Failing or coming to an end; in a state of decline or deterioration.
The collapsing economy led to widespread unemployment and hardship.
collapsingsubstantiv
The act or process of collapsing; a breakdown or failure.
The sudden collapsing of the bridge shocked the engineers.
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.