collapsed

UK
/kəˈlæpst/
US
/kəˈlæpst/
collapsedadjective
more collapsed
Comp.
most collapsed
Super.
UK
/kəˈlæpst/
US
/kəˈlæpst/
Translations
The collapsed building was a result of the earthquake.
Обрушившееся здание было результатом землетрясения.
The collapsed bridge caused a major traffic disruption.
Рухнувший мост вызвал серьезные перебои в движении.
The collapsed tent was quickly set up again by the campers.
Сложившаяся палатка была быстро установлена снова туристами.
Definitions
Having fallen down or given way; having broken down or failed.
The collapsed bridge made it impossible for vehicles to cross the river.
Having lost strength or vitality; in a state of physical or mental breakdown.
He was found in a collapsed state on the bathroom floor.
Folded or compressed into a smaller form.
The collapsed tent was easy to carry in the backpack.
collapseverb

collapsed

Past Simple

collapsed
Past Simple
collapsed
Past Participle
collapsing
Gerund
UK
/kəˈlæps/
US
/kəˈlæps/
Translations
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.
Definitions
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.
Synonyms
fall down
cave in
break down
give way
collapsenoun
Definitions
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.
collapseadjective
Definitions
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.