Collapsed: meaning, definitions and examples

This term is often used when a structure or system partially or completely falls down due to pressure, fatigue, or decay. It can also refer to a person fainting or falling unconscious.

• The old building collapsed after the earthquake.
• She collapsed from exhaustion after the long race.

This term is often used to describe something that has completely fallen down or broken apart, such as a building or structure, or someone who has suddenly fallen due to weakness or illness.

• The old bridge collapsed during the storm.
• He collapsed from exhaustion after running the marathon.

This is used to describe the action of bending something, like paper or fabric, so that one part of it lies flat on top of another part. It can also describe a business that stops operating. For businesses, it often has a negative connotation.

• She folded the letter and put it in the envelope.
• The company had to fold due to financial problems.

This term is used when something does not succeed or does not work as intended, often used with projects, machines, or exams. This word often carries a negative connotation.

• The experiment failed to produce the desired results.
• If you don't study, you might fail the test.