Meaning
collapse
- A sudden physical breakdown, fainting, or acute circulatory failure.
- A sudden ruin or breakdown of an economic, political, or physical structure.
In a sentence
L'atleta ha avuto un improvviso collasso per la disidratazione.
The athlete suffered a sudden collapse due to dehydration.
Il sistema sanitario è vicino al collasso a causa della crisi.
The healthcare system is close to collapse because of the crisis.
I medici sono intervenuti subito per evitare un collasso cardiaco.
The doctors intervened immediately to prevent a cardiac collapse.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| collasso | masculine · singular |
| collassi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- In healthcare, often refers to circulatory failure or sudden loss of consciousness.