Cave-in
Pronunciation: /ˈkeɪv- ˈɪn/
Cave-in (noun)
- A sudden falling in of the ground or roof, often causing damage or danger.
Examples
- The cave-in caused significant damage to the nearby buildings.
- The cave-in blocked the entrance to the tunnel.
Common collocations: suffer a cave-in, prevent a cave-in, report a cave-in