How to Pronounce "implode"

word

ˌɪmˈpɫoʊd

im-PLOHD

ɪmplˈəʊd

im-PLOHD

Definition

To collapse or burst inward with force. Can also mean to fail suddenly and completely in a non-physical sense.

American English

ˌɪmˈpɫoʊd

British English

ɪmplˈəʊd

im-PLOHD

The old building will implode when the charges go off.

A submarine can implode under deep water pressure.

If the support fails, the star could implode.

After months of tension, the company finally imploded, leaving everyone shocked.