100 Examples of sentences containing the verb "collapse"

Definition

The verb collapse means to fall down or give way suddenly, often due to a lack of support or strength, or to break down completely in structure or function. It can also refer to a person losing consciousness or strength.

Synonyms

• Crumble
• Fall
• Cave in
• Break down
• Give way
• Topple
• Ruin
• Disintegrate
• Fail
• Deteriorate

Antonyms

• Rise
• Ascend
• Strengthen
• Build
• Expand
• Flourish
• Thrive
• Succeed

Examples

1. The old bridge began to collapse under the weight of the trucks.
2. After hours of negotiation, the peace talks threatened to collapse.
3. He felt dizzy and feared he might collapse from exhaustion.
4. The building's structure was so weak that it could collapse at any moment.
5. She had to sit down when she felt her legs starting to collapse.
6. The economy could collapse if the government doesn't take action.
7. During the storm, several trees began to collapse.
8. The team’s morale began to collapse after three consecutive losses.
9. The tent started to collapse when the wind picked up.
10. His health began to collapse after the diagnosis.
11. The company faced bankruptcy, causing the stock prices to collapse.
12. The patient was at risk of collapse without immediate medical attention.
13. They watched in horror as the building began to collapse.
14. After weeks of stress, she felt like she might collapse from anxiety.
15. The roof began to collapse under the weight of the snow.
16. Their plans for a vacation seemed to collapse when they lost their jobs.
17. The structure will collapse if it’s not reinforced.
18. The exhausted runner felt he might collapse before crossing the finish line.
19. His hopes began to collapse when he received the rejection letter.
20. The chair suddenly collapsed under his weight.
21. The negotiations could easily collapse if both sides aren't careful.
22. After the scandal, the politician’s career began to collapse.
23. The old building was scheduled for demolition because it might collapse.
24. As the waves hit the cliff, parts of it started to collapse into the sea.
25. Her confidence began to collapse after the harsh criticism.
26. The financial market saw a collapse after the news broke.
27. The athlete feared he might collapse during the intense workout.
28. The failed project caused the team’s efforts to collapse.
29. The sudden loss of support caused the entire system to collapse.
30. His resolve began to collapse under the pressure of expectations.
31. The dam threatened to collapse after the heavy rains.
32. The bridge’s support beams were too weak to prevent a collapse.
33. They worked tirelessly to prevent the structure from collapsing.
34. The movie’s plot began to collapse towards the end.
35. The house seemed to collapse under the weight of the falling snow.
36. After the revelation, their relationship began to collapse.
37. The once-thriving business was on the verge of collapse.
38. The intense heat caused the pavement to collapse.
39. She couldn't hold on any longer and felt ready to collapse.
40. The team’s strategy began to collapse under pressure from the opponents.
41. The building's collapse was caught on live television.
42. With each passing day, her energy continued to collapse.
43. The old mansion was at risk of collapse if not restored.
44. His dreams of a perfect life began to collapse after the divorce.
45. The chair seemed sturdy until it suddenly collapsed beneath him.
46. The mission was in jeopardy as everything began to collapse.
47. The athlete's performance caused him to collapse on the field.
48. Their plans to expand the business could collapse without funding.
49. The sudden financial crisis caused many companies to collapse.
50. The concert venue was evacuated before the roof could collapse.
51. The intense pressure caused the pipe to collapse.
52. He felt a wave of dizziness before he could collapse onto the couch.
53. Their trust began to collapse after the betrayal.
54. The project was so poorly managed that it was destined to collapse.
55. The fragile ecosystem began to collapse due to pollution.
56. The building was deemed unsafe and at risk of collapse.
57. The sudden loss of power caused the machinery to collapse.
58. She felt her spirit collapse after the bad news.
59. The negotiations began well but soon threatened to collapse.
60. His health could collapse if he doesn’t take better care of himself.
61. The structure was designed to withstand earthquakes, but it still collapsed.
62. Their enthusiasm began to collapse after repeated failures.
63. The bridge’s integrity was compromised, leading to its eventual collapse.
64. The old wooden stairs finally collapsed under his weight.
65. The company faced a collapse after the CEO’s scandal.
66. The team's hopes of a championship began to collapse in the playoffs.
67. The pressure was too much for the old building, leading to its collapse.
68. As the storm worsened, more trees began to collapse.
69. The fragile peace treaty was on the verge of collapse.
70. She felt her resolve collapse when faced with the difficult choice.
71. The project was so rushed that it was destined to collapse.
72. His decision to quit led to the collapse of the entire team.
73. The economy appeared stable until it began to collapse suddenly.
74. The team’s chances of winning began to collapse in the second half.
75. The sudden earthquake caused the building to collapse.
76. The patient's condition began to collapse rapidly.
77. The negotiation process threatened to collapse over minor issues.
78. The roof collapsed under the excessive weight of the snow.
79. After years of dedication, her career seemed to collapse unexpectedly.
80. The structure was so old and weak that it could collapse at any time.
81. The company had to restructure to avoid a total collapse.
82. With one wrong step, the climber could collapse from exhaustion.
83. The sudden realization caused her plans to collapse.
84. The entire website seemed to collapse during the peak traffic.
85. Their friendship began to collapse under the weight of secrets.
86. The sudden news caused him to collapse into tears.
87. The negotiations for the treaty began to collapse.
88. The support beams began to collapse during the earthquake.
89. His willpower started to collapse after the stress of the deadline.
90. The chances of survival began to collapse after the storm hit.
91. The dam was close to collapse after the heavy rains.
92. The project’s budget constraints led to its eventual collapse.
93. The old statue finally collapsed after years of exposure to the elements.
94. The unexpected loss caused the team's morale to collapse.
95. She feared that her health might collapse under the strain.
96. The roof collapsed during the heavy storm.
97. The fragile economy saw a dramatic collapse.
98. The old building was at risk of collapse due to neglect.
99. The plan seemed flawless until it began to collapse under scrutiny.
100. His dreams of success began to collapse when he faced failure.