Implode

Pronunciation: /ˌɪmˈploʊd/

Implode (verb)

  1. To break apart and fall inward suddenly, often with a loud noise.
  2. To fail completely or suddenly, often in a way that is surprising.

Examples

  • The building will implode if the structure is weakened.
  • The project may implode if the team does not communicate effectively.

Common collocations: suddenly implode, implode under pressure, risk of imploding, implode spectacularly

Synonyms of Implode

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Implode

  • — Implode means to collapse inward, while explode means to burst outward.