Meaning
implosion
- a violent inward collapse caused by external pressure
- the sudden internal collapse or failure of a system or organization
In a sentence
L'enorme pressione marina ha causato l'implosione immediata dello scafo del sommergibile.
The immense ocean pressure caused the immediate implosion of the submersible's hull.
Gli economisti temono che i debiti crescenti portino all'implosione dell'intero sistema finanziario.
Economists fear that mounting debts will lead to the implosion of the entire financial system.
La crisi interna della società ha rischiato di provocare la sua totale implosione.
The internal crisis at the company risked causing its total implosion.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| implosione | feminine · singular |
| implosioni | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often used metaphorically for the sudden collapse of political parties, alliances, or economies.
- Opposite of 'esplosione' (explosion).