n.
1.an abrupt failure of function or health
2.a mishap caused by something suddenly falling down or caving in
3.the act of throwing yourself down
4.a sudden large decline of business or the prices of stocks (especially one that causes additional failures) collapse v.
1.break down, literally or metaphorically
2.collapse due to fatigue, an illness, or a sudden attack
3.fold or close up
4.fall apart
5.cause to burst
6.suffer a nervous breakdown
7.lose significance, effectiveness, or value
Idiom of the Day
out of step with (someone or something)
out of harmony or not in agreement with someone or something
The boy is out of step with the rest of the group and he needs to think about what he should be doing.