Collapsed

Pronunciation: /kəˈlæpst/

Collapsed (adj)

  1. A building or structure has fallen down because it is weak or damaged.
  2. A plan, system, or agreement has stopped working because it could not continue.
  3. A person has suddenly fallen to the ground, often because of illness or weakness.

Collapsed (verb)

  1. To fall down suddenly, especially when something is not strong enough to stay up.
  2. For something to stop working or continue, because it has become too weak or broken.
  3. To move into a smaller shape by folding parts inward.

Examples

  • The wall collapsed during the storm.
  • The roof collapsed after the wind got stronger.

Collapsed (adjective)

Examples

  • The bridge collapsed after heavy rain.
  • The building collapsed when the ground shook.