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Collapses Meaning for Kids

What Does Collapses Mean?

Verb

  • To fall down suddenly or break apart.
  • To lose strength or support and fall in.

Collapses — Full Explanation

Collapses means when something that was standing up falls down or breaks. For example, if you build a tall tower with blocks and it tips over, we say it collapses.

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Collapses Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
सड़क का गिरना

sadak ka girna

गिरना

girna

टूटना

tootna

kannada
ಕೋಲಾಪ್ಸ್ (kōlāps)

kōlāps

ಬಿದ್ದಾಗ (biddāga)

biddāga

bengali
ধসে পড়া

dhōsē paṛā

ভেঙে পড়া

bheṅe paṛā

গড়ন হারানো

gaṛan hārānō

spanish
colapsa

koh-lahp-sah

cae

kai

se derrumba

se deh-room-bah

Collapses in Sentences

  • The tower collapses when it is too weak.
  • If you push the blocks too hard, they might collapse.
  • The old bridge collapses after many years.
  • When the wind is strong, the tent collapses.
  • The house collapses in the big storm.

Frequently Asked Questions About Collapses

What does 'collapses' mean?
The word 'collapses' means to fall down suddenly or to break apart.
How do you pronounce 'collapses'?
You pronounce 'collapses' like this: kuh-LAP-siz.
What is the origin of the word 'collapses'?
The word 'collapses' comes from the Latin word 'collapsus', which means to fall together.
What is the meaning of 'collapses' in Bengali?
The word 'collapses' in Bengali is 'ধসে পড়া' (Dhose pora).
What is the meaning of 'collapses' in Hindi?
The word 'collapses' in Hindi is 'गिरना' (Girnā).
What is the meaning of 'collapses' in Kannada?
The word 'collapses' in Kannada is 'ಪತನ' (Patana).
What is the meaning of 'collapses' in Spanish?
The word 'collapses' in Spanish is 'colapsos' (colapsos).

Facts & Quotes About Collapses

Fact: Did you know that buildings can collapse if they are not built strong enough? Engineers work hard to make sure they are safe!
Proverb: A house built on sand will collapse. (This means that if you don't have a strong foundation, things can fall apart.)
Quote: "The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall." - Nelson Mandela