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Collapse Meaning for Kids

What Does Collapse Mean?

Verb

  • To fall down suddenly or give way.
  • To break down or fail completely.

Collapse — Full Explanation

Collapse means when something falls down suddenly. For example, if you stack too many books and they fall, that is a collapse.

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Collapse Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
संकुचन

sankuchan

गिरना

girna

टूटना

tootna

kannada
ಕೋಲು (koolu)

koolu

ಬಿದ್ದು (biddu)

biddu

bengali
ধসে পড়া

dhasē paṛā

ভেঙে পড়া

bheṅe paṛā

গড়ন হারানো

gaṛan hārānō

spanish
colapsar

koh-lahp-sar

caer

kah-ehr

hundirse

oon-deer-seh

Collapse in Sentences

  • The old building might collapse if it is not fixed.
  • When I sit on the chair, it might collapse if it is weak.
  • The bridge could collapse if too many cars go over it.
  • If you jump on the table, it could collapse under you.
  • The sandcastle will collapse if the waves come too close.

💬 Collapse Chat: Listen In!

CollapseThe Fort

Meera: "Careful, Raju, don't kick the ball so hard near our fort!"

Raju: "It's just cushions, Meera. See my super kick!"

Meera: "Wait, no—"

Raju: "Oh no! The whole fort is falling down!"

Meera:collapsed." "All the cushions are on the floor. Our beautiful fort just

Raju: "I didn't think it would collapse. I only tapped the ball."

Amma: "Looks like the fort had a tiny earthquake in the living room."

Meera: "Amma, our fort is dead. Like… squashed dosa dead."

Amma: "Forts can be born again. Shall we build a stronger one before the chai gets cold?"

Raju: "I want to help. I feel bad I made it collapse."

Meera: "Okay, but no wild kicks this time. Promise?"

Raju:collapse again." "Promise. I’ll put the heavy cushions at the bottom so it won’t

Amma: "Good idea. A strong base, like the steel plate under your idli."

Meera: "Look, Raju! Our new fort is standing tall."

Raju: "Yeah, this one won’t collapse. It’s a super-strong, chai-time fort now."

Frequently Asked Questions About Collapse

What does 'collapse' mean?
The word 'collapse' means to fall down suddenly or to break apart.
How do you pronounce 'collapse'?
You pronounce 'collapse' like this: kuh-laps.
What is the origin of the word 'collapse'?
The word 'collapse' comes from the Latin word 'collapsus', which means 'to fall together'.
What is the meaning of 'collapse' in Bengali?
The word 'collapse' in Bengali is 'ধস' (Dhoś).

Facts & Quotes About Collapse

Fact: A building can collapse if it is not built strong enough or if it is damaged by an earthquake or storm.
Proverb: A house built on sand will collapse, meaning if you don't have a strong foundation, things will fall apart.
Quote: "What we think, we become." - Buddha