Come apart
verb
To break into pieces or become separated.
My old doll came apart in my hands.
Often appears as...
- come apart at the seams
- come apart under pressure
verb
To fail or stop working effectively.
Their marriage came apart after years of neglect.
Often appears as...
- come apart after neglect
- come apart over time
Usage tips
Disapproving
verb
To lose control of one's emotions.
He came apart when he heard the bad news.
Often appears as...
- come apart from grief
- come apart under pressure
Usage tips
Disapproving
verb
To break into pieces or become separated.
My old doll came apart in my hands.
Often appears as...
- come apart at the seams
- come apart under pressure
verb
To fail or stop working effectively.
Their marriage came apart after years of neglect.
Often appears as...
- come apart after neglect
- come apart over time
Usage tips
Disapproving
verb
To lose control of one's emotions.
He came apart when he heard the bad news.
Often appears as...
- come apart from grief
- come apart under pressure
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Breakdown
Used when something physically falls into pieces, often due to age or wear.
The antique vase came apart when I tried to move it.
Pro Tip 2/3Unintended Separation
Refers to objects that are not designed to separate but do so unexpectedly.
The handle of the suitcase just came apart!
Pro Tip 3/3Frustration Imagery
Conveys a sense of frustration when something separates, especially if unexpected.
Right before the presentation, my folder came apart, scattering papers everywhere.
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