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Collocations for collapse - noun

1. building, etc. suddenly falling

ADJ.

sudden
the sudden collapse of the bridge

PHRASES

be in danger of collapse

2. medical condition

ADJ.

sudden | mental, nervous, physical

VERB + COLLAPSE

be close to, be on the point/verge of
She was on the verge of nervous collapse.

PREP.

~ from
his collapse from exhaustion

PHRASES

a state of collapse
He was in a state of mental and physical collapse.

3. sudden/complete failure of sth

ADJ.

complete, total | general | virtual | sudden | economic, financial
the sudden economic collapse of 2001

VERB + COLLAPSE

bring about, contribute to, lead to, result in
The war has led to the collapse of agriculture in the area.
face, be faced with | be on the brink/point/verge of | prevent

PREP.

~ into
a collapse into anarchy

Collocations for collapse - verb

1. of a building

ADV.

completely

PREP.

into
Several buildings have collapsed into the sea.
under
The roof collapsed under the weight of snow.

2. of a sick person

ADV.

suddenly

PREP.

against
The man collapsed against the wall and slid down it.
from
She collapsed suddenly from a heart attack.
with
He collapsed with shock.

3. fail

ADV.

eventually, finally
In November the strike finally collapsed.
quickly, rapidly | suddenly | virtually

PHRASES

to collapse in the face of sth
The scheme collapsed in the face of determined opposition.

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