English to Icelandic Meaning of collapse - fall

Collapse :

fall

noun

falla, lækkun, fall, hrörnun, leki, lokun, tengsl, faðma, frí, þreyta, bilun, Fizzle, illa heppni, slæmt

verb

farast, fall, visna, veikjast, versna, koma burt, leggja, gefa yfir, slíta, vera þreytt út, ládeyða, verða peaky, merkja, verða náði hámarki, Droop

Collapse :: fallCollapsed :: hrundiCollapses :: hrynurCollapsing :: hrynja

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Definitions of collapse in English

Noun(1) an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion(2) a natural event caused by something suddenly falling down or caving in(3) the act of throwing yourself down(4) a sudden large decline of business or the prices of stocks (especially one that causes additional failures
Verb(1) break down, literally or metaphorically(2) collapse due to fatigue, an illness, or a sudden attack(3) fold or close up(4) fall apart(5) cause to burst(6) suffer a nervous breakdown(7) lose significance, effectiveness, or value

Examples of collapse in English

(1) Mr Chipungu said in an interview in Lusaka that due to weak culverts, the bridge, which connects Luangwa to the rest of the country, was caving in and might collapse any time.(2) It had been widely reported that Terri suffered from a eating disorder which caused a chemical imbalance that led to her collapse .(3) Yet, there is a real danger that a complete collapse of the dollar will harm the eurozone more than the US.(4) Crawford was referring to allegations in a leaked Scottish Enterprise document that a number of the agency's projects are close to collapse because of mismanagement and internal squabbling.(5) He describes a scene surrounding the collapse of a young woman on an aeroplane, who appears pale, ├ö├ç├┐dead, or dying,├ö├ç├û with dilated pupils.(6) The agency reportedly based its recommendation on a study by the ITB team, which said the blocks were no longer structurally sound and were in danger of collapse .(7) In addition, a thin layer of liquid lining the alveoli exerts surface tension, tending to collapse the lungs, although this surface tension is greatly decreased by the presence of surfactant.(8) Is British manufacturing in difficulty, as seen in the case of MG Rover's collapse this month, or in fact in a healthy condition - as seen by Honda's continued success?(9) Or the pressure could collapse the hole altogether.(10) Painting over the rust conceals, but does not postpone, the inevitable collapse of a rotten structure.(11) Some of the more spectacular failures include the collapse of Pan American Airways in 1991.(12) She was close to collapse but noted that the young, smartly dressed woman on her doorstep didn't physically help her.(13) The amount of pressure to collapse the airway is six times greater.(14) Dr Benbow said Mr Rigby was ├ö├ç├┐close to death├ö├ç├û and may have suffered a terminal collapse and fallen after going on to the balcony for some fresh air.(15) Who knew the share-price was about to collapse because the structure was so unsteady?(16) I hoped to wake up a bit on the tube ride north but that didn't happen either, and I eventually found myself staggering home with just enough energy to open the front door, close it and collapse on the duvet.

Related Phrases of collapse

(1) to collapse ::

að hrynja

(2) economic collapse ::

Efnahagshrunið

(3) circulatory collapse ::

blóðrásarbilun

Related Phrases of collapse

(1) to collapse ::

að hrynja

(2) economic collapse ::

Efnahagshrunið

(3) circulatory collapse ::

blóðrásarbilun

Synonyms

Noun

1. cave-in ::

Cave-in

2. fainting fit ::

yfirlið passa

3. breakdown ::

brotna niður

4. prostration ::

örmögnun

5. flop ::

floppið

6. crash ::

hrun

Verb

8. faint ::

dauft

9. break down ::

brotna niður

10. crock up ::

crock upp

11. give ::

gefa

12. burst ::

springa

Antonyms

1. click ::

smellur

2. deliver ::

skila

3. go ::

fara

4. succeed ::

heppnast

Different Forms

collapse, collapsed, collapses, collapsing

Word Example from TV Shows

Population COLLAPSE.

Westworld Season 3, Episode 8

To watch that beautiful face COLLAPSE to bone and dust.

Game of Thrones Season 7, Episode 3

Is the whole house gonna COLLAPSE or something?

Breaking Bad Season 2, Episode 10

"The world could COLLAPSE around her
and she was only thinking of...

Money Heist Season 1, Episode 12

Or we could COLLAPSE into nothing, as the Targaryens did.

Game of Thrones Season 1, Episode 7

Examples of collapse from TV Shows

Population COLLAPSE.

Westworld Season 3, Episode 8

To watch that beautiful face COLLAPSE to bone and dust.

Game of Thrones Season 7, Episode 3

Is the whole house gonna COLLAPSE or something?

Breaking Bad Season 2, Episode 10

"The world could COLLAPSE around her
and she was only thinking of...

Money Heist Season 1, Episode 12

Or we could COLLAPSE into nothing, as the Targaryens did.

Game of Thrones Season 1, Episode 7

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