collapsing

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US
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collapsinggerundium / partizip präsens
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Used attributively as a present-participle adjective describing something that is falling apart or failing.
Übersetzungen
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.
Definitionen
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.
Synonyme
caving in
breaking down
falling apart
collapsingsubstantiv
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Gerund noun referring to the act or process of collapsing.
Definitionen
The act or process of collapsing; a breakdown or failure.
The sudden collapsing of the bridge shocked the engineers.
collapseverb

collapsing

Gerundium

collapsed
Präteritum
collapsed
Partizip Perfekt
collapsing
Gerundium
UK
/kəˈlæps/
US
/kəˈlæps/
Übersetzungen
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.
Definitionen
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.
Synonyme
cave in
give way
break down
fall down
collapsesubstantiv
Definitionen
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.
collapseadjektiv
Definitionen
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.