collapse

Englanti

Substantiivi

collapse (monikko collapses)

1. romahdus, sortuminen, luhistuminen

   the collapse of the bridge

2. (lääketiede) kollapsi

Liittyvät sanat

• crisis
• economic collapse

Verbi

Taivutus
ind. prees. y. 3. p.	collapses
part. prees.	collapsing
imp. & part. perf.	collapsed

collapse

1. romahtaa, sortua, luhistua; (neuvotteluista) kariutua

   These damaged buildings can collapse any minute.

   I was so exhausted I just collapsed on my bed as soon as I got home.

   The price of crude oil has collapsed.

   The negotiations collapsed, and the parties aren't expected to meet any time soon.

2. lyyhistyä, tuupertua, lysähtää, pyörtyä

   The old man collapsed in the street and was taken to hospital.

3. painua kasaan; mennä kasaan, taittua kokoon

   a collapsed lung – ilmarinta

   These chairs collapse for easy storage.

4. (transitiivisena) romahduttaa, luhistaa; taittaa t. painaa kokoon

   Even a minor earthquake would collapse this building.

   You can collapse and expand comments in the threads.