RhymeZone: collapse definitions

Definitions of collapse:

noun: a mishap caused by something suddenly falling down or caving in
noun: an abrupt failure of function or health
noun: the act of throwing yourself down
noun: a sudden large decline of business or the prices of stocks (especially one that causes additional failures)
verb: fold or close up
Example: "Collapse the music stand"
verb: lose significance, effectiveness, or value
Example: "The stock market collapsed"
verb: break down, literally or metaphorically
Example: "The wall collapsed"
verb: cause to burst
verb: collapse due to fatigue, an illness, or a sudden attack
verb: fall apart
verb: suffer a nervous breakdown