colapso — meaning in English

English meaning

• breakdown noun A failure, especially of a machine or vehicle.
• collapse verb To fall down or cave in suddenly.
• demise noun The end or downfall of something, especially in a gradual or unfortunate way.

Senses

colapso is used for these senses in English:

• collapse The act of collapsing.
• demise Transmission by formal act or conveyance to an heir or successor; transference; especially, the transfer or transmission of the crown or royal authority to a successor.

breakdown — full definition

1. noun A failure, especially of a machine or vehicle.
2. noun A sudden decline in someone's mental or physical health, often preventing normal functioning.
3. noun A detailed analysis showing the separate parts of something.

collapse — full definition

1. verb To fall down or cave in suddenly.
2. verb To fail suddenly and completely.
3. verb To suddenly fall to the ground, typically from exhaustion, illness, or fainting.
4. verb To fold something into a smaller, more compact shape.

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