Collapse under Meaning in English
expression
kəˈɫæps/ /ˈəndɝ
kuh-LAPS UN-der
kəlˈæps/ /ˈʌndɐ
kuh-LAPS UN-duh
Definition
To fall down suddenly or give way because of too much weight, pressure, or stress.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used for physical structures ('collapse under the weight'), but can describe people or organizations succumbing to stress or pressure. Often paired with words like 'weight', 'pressure', 'stress', or 'load'. Not used for slow or graceful failure—implies suddenness.
Spanish: colapsar bajo - derrumbarse bajoPortuguese (BR): desabar sob - colapsar sobPortuguese (PT): colapsar sob - desabar sobChinese (Simplified): 在……下倒塌 - 在……下崩溃Chinese (Traditional): 在……下倒塌 - 在……下崩潰Hindi: के नीचे ढह जानाArabic: ينهار تحتBengali: নীচে ভেঙে পড়াRussian: рухнуть под - обрушиться подJapanese: 〜の下で崩壊するVietnamese: sụp đổ dướiKorean: ~아래에서 무너지다Turkish: altında çökmekUrdu: کے نیچے گر جاناIndonesian: runtuh di bawah
Example Sentences
The bridge collapsed under the weight of the truck.
basic
The shelf collapsed under too many books.
basic
She nearly collapsed under the pressure of her new job.
basic
After working nonstop, he felt like he might collapse under the stress.
natural
The old house finally collapsed under years of neglect.
natural
If we're not careful, the company could collapse under financial trouble.
natural