Collapse - translation, pronunciation and examples
collapse
fall down
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When to use collapse
обрушиваться внезапно
обрушиваться полностью
обрушиваться частично
обрушиваться внутрь
обрушиваться наружу
collapse usage examples
Из‑за слабого грунта здание начало обрушиваться.
Weak ground caused the building to collapse.
Старый мост может обрушиваться из-за наводнения.
The old bridge might collapse under the flood.
Similar words
general neutral term for a sudden or total fall or failure (structures, people, systems)
to break into pieces or to fail emotionally/organizationally; can be gradual or sudden
to give way inwardly, often used for roofs, tunnels, mines
to yield under pressure or force; can be used for structures or crowds
implies gradual disintegration into small pieces; often gradual and fragmentary
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collapse synonyms
What's the difference between collapse / fall apart / cave in / give way / crumble / topple
general neutral term for a sudden or total fall or failure (structures, people, systems)
The old bridge collapsed after the heavy storm.
Старый мост обрушился после сильной бури.
to break into pieces or to fail emotionally/organizationally; can be gradual or sudden
The ancient wall started to fall apart after years of neglect.
Древняя стена начала разваливаться после лет запустения.
to give way inwardly, often used for roofs, tunnels, mines
The tunnel caved in during the quake.
Шахта завалилась во время землетрясения.
to yield under pressure or force; can be used for structures or crowds
Under the weight of snow the roof gave way.
Под тяжестью снега крыша уступила и обрушилась.
implies gradual disintegration into small pieces; often gradual and fragmentary
The cliff face crumbled after the storm.
Склон обвалился, крошась после шторма.
to fall over or make something fall over, often by tipping rather than crumbling
The statue toppled during the protest.
Статую опрокинули во время протестов.
to bend or give way under pressure (often metal, roads, or knees); can be partial failure
The beam buckled under the heavy load.
Балка согнулась под большой нагрузкой.
to collapse inward violently; often used technically or figuratively for organizations/systems
The silos imploded due to the internal vacuum.
Силосы обрушились внутрь из-за внутреннего вакуума.
to fold or crush so that it becomes wrinkled or creased; can describe people collapsing physically
The car crumpled on impact.
Машина смялась при столкновении.
to fall suddenly and awkwardly, often rolling or in a series of small falls; less technical for structures
He slipped and tumbled down the stairs.
Он поскользнулся и с кувырком упал по лестнице.
to fall or drop sharply (prices, sales) or to sink down heavily (a person); often gradual or measured drop
Sales slumped after the bad reviews.
Продажи резко упали после плохих отзывов.
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How to pronounce collapse and what this word means
collapse translation: обрушиваться. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce collapse
/tə kəˈlæps/
collapse translation
обрушиваться
collapse examples
Weak ground caused the building to collapse.
collapse transcription
/tə kəˈlæps/, /tu kəˈlæps/
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Questions about this word
collapse meaning: what does it mean?
fall down
collapse pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
collapse is pronounced as /tə kəˈlæps/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
collapse definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Weak ground caused the building to collapse. Translation: Из‑за слабого грунта здание начало обрушиваться.
Is collapse part of Natural Phenomena vocabulary?
Yes, collapse (обрушиваться) can be learned in the Natural Phenomena topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is collapse part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?
Yes, collapse (обрушиваться) can be learned in the Weather and Seasons topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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