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Collapse

usgb/kəˈlæps/Volume
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Predictive IndicatorsPlay
Look for words indicating instability or overload that hint at an impending 'collapse'. SlideThe bridge showed signs of wear, likely to collapse soon.
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Lack of SupportPlay
'Collapse' often implies a lack of support, whether physical or abstract. SlideLacking reinforcement, the wall collapsed.