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1. gravitational_collapse
noun. the implosion of a star resulting from its own gravity; the result is a smaller and denser celestial object.
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2. collapse
verb. ['kəˈlæps'] break down, literally or metaphorically.
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- collapse (English)
- collapsus (Latin)
3. collapse
verb. ['kəˈlæps'] collapse due to fatigue, an illness, or a sudden attack.
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- collapsus (Latin)
4. collapse
noun. ['kəˈlæps'] an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion.
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- collapse (English)
- collapsus (Latin)
5. collapse
noun. ['kəˈlæps'] a natural event caused by something suddenly falling down or caving in.
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- collapse (English)
- collapsus (Latin)
6. collapse
noun. ['kəˈlæps'] the act of throwing yourself down.
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- collapsus (Latin)
7. collapse
verb. ['kəˈlæps'] lose significance, effectiveness, or value.
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- collapsus (Latin)
9. collapse
noun. ['kəˈlæps'] a sudden large decline of business or the prices of stocks (especially one that causes additional failures).
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- collapse (English)
- collapsus (Latin)