collapsenounmasculine/kuˈlap.su/mediumco·la·psoPortuguesEnglishEspanolFrancaisDefinitionThe fall or breakdown of something, especially in a structural or figurative context.The building's collapse was unexpected.There was a financial collapse in the company.synbreakdownfallEtymologyDo latim 'collapsus'Related wordscolapsarcolapsado