B2 adjective Neutro

collapse

/kəˈlæps/

Describing a state of having fallen down, caved in, or suddenly failed in structure or function. It is used to characterize physical objects, economic systems, or biological states that have undergone a total breakdown.

Exemplos

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1

The collapsed bridge made the mountain road completely impassable.

The collapsed bridge made the mountain road completely impassable.

2

The survey focused on the collapsed sectors of the post-war economy.

The survey focused on the collapsed sectors of the post-war economy.

3

He looked totally collapsed on the sofa after his twelve-hour shift.

He looked totally collapsed on the sofa after his twelve-hour shift.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
collapse
Verb
collapse
Adjetivo
collapsed
Relacionado
collapsibility
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Dica de memorização

Think of a 'COLumn' that 'LAPSes' (fails) and falls down into a heap.

Quiz rápido

The rescue team searched the ___ building for survivors for over forty-eight hours.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: collapsed

Exemplos

1

The collapsed bridge made the mountain road completely impassable.

everyday

The collapsed bridge made the mountain road completely impassable.

2

The survey focused on the collapsed sectors of the post-war economy.

formal

The survey focused on the collapsed sectors of the post-war economy.

3

He looked totally collapsed on the sofa after his twelve-hour shift.

informal

He looked totally collapsed on the sofa after his twelve-hour shift.

4

The study analyzes the collapsed architectural remains of the Mayan civilization.

academic

The study analyzes the collapsed architectural remains of the Mayan civilization.

5

The legal team reviewed the documents from the collapsed real estate venture.

business

The legal team reviewed the documents from the collapsed real estate venture.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
collapse
Verb
collapse
Adjetivo
collapsed
Relacionado
collapsibility

Colocações comuns

collapsed lung collapsed lung
collapsed structure collapsed structure
total collapse total collapse
economic collapse economic collapse
collapse hazard collapse hazard

Frases Comuns

on the verge of collapse

on the verge of collapse

suffer a collapse

suffer a collapse

imminent collapse

imminent collapse

Frequentemente confundido com

collapse vs collision

A collision involves two things hitting each other, whereas a collapse is one thing falling inward or down.

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Notas de uso

While 'collapse' is primarily a noun or verb, it is used adjectivally (most commonly in its participle form 'collapsed') to describe something that has already failed or fallen. It implies a suddenness that words like 'decayed' do not.

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Erros comuns

Learners often use 'collapse' to mean a simple decrease in value; however, it should be reserved for a sudden, dramatic, and total loss.

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Dica de memorização

Think of a 'COLumn' that 'LAPSes' (fails) and falls down into a heap.

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Origem da palavra

Derived from the Latin 'collabi', where 'com-' (together) and 'labi' (to slip/fall) combine to mean 'to fall together'.

Padrões gramaticais

Often used as a past participle adjective (collapsed) Can function as an attributive noun in technical contexts (e.g., collapse zone)
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Contexto cultural

The term is frequently used in global news to describe sudden stock market crashes or the physical destruction of buildings during natural disasters.

Quiz rápido

The rescue team searched the ___ building for survivors for over forty-eight hours.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: collapsed

Palavras relacionadas

pale

A1

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lung

A1

The lungs are two organs inside your chest that you use to breathe. They bring oxygen into your body and remove carbon dioxide when you breathe out.

tropical

A1

Relating to the hot regions of the Earth near the equator. It describes weather that is very warm and wet, or plants and animals that come from these areas.

trader

A1

A trader is a person whose job is to buy and sell goods, stocks, or other items for profit. They can work in a small local market or on large international financial exchanges.

indoor

A1

Describes something that is located, happens, or is used inside a building rather than outside. It is an adjective used before a noun to talk about activities or objects protected from the weather.

threshold

A1

A threshold is the physical area at the bottom of a doorway that you step over to enter a room or building. It also refers to the level or point at which something starts to happen or changes.

tribute

A1

A tribute is something that you say, do, or give to show your respect and admiration for someone. It is often a public act used to honor a person's life, work, or memory.

elder

A1

Used to describe a person who is older than another, especially within a family. It is also used to refer to people who have a high status or more experience because of their age.

russian

A1

Relating to Russia, its people, its language, or its culture. It describes things that come from or are connected to the largest country in the world.

southeastern

A1

Located in or coming from the direction between south and east. It describes a place, a region, or a wind that is in the corner between the bottom and the right on a map.

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