Implode

usgb/ɪmˈpləʊd/Volume
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Physical CollapsePlay
Used when something, often a structure, collapses inwards due to a loss of support. SlideThe old warehouse imploded after the fire weakened its supports.
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Destruction MethodPlay
Often used to describe the intentional inward demolition of buildings using explosives. SlideThe controlled demolition made the skyscraper implode within seconds.
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Intense PressurePlay
Highlights situations where external or internal pressure leads to an implosion. SlideThe submarine was feared to implode due to the extreme pressure at that depth.