Antonyms for collapsed

Grammar : Verb

Spell : kuh-laps

Phonetic Transcription : kəˈlæps

Definition of collapsed

Origin : 1732, from Latin collapsus, past participle of collabi "fall together," from com- "together" (see com-) + labi "to fall, slip" (see lapse (n.)). The adjective collapsed is attested from c.1600, from Latin collapsus, and perhaps this suggested a verb. Related: Collapsing.

verb fall apart, break down

Example sentences :

Then another man reeled in his saddle and collapsed on the ground.
Extract from : « The Story of the Malakand Field Force » by Sir Winston S. Churchill

The Leopard Woman, who had walked indomitably, now collapsed.
Extract from : « The Leopard Woman » by Stewart Edward White

Public confidence, which had been too lightly raised, first wavered, then collapsed.
Extract from : « In the Valley » by Harold Frederic

At this Chaigneux, scenting a loan, collapsed into the most lavish thanks.
Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola

The supreme experiment had been made, a world had collapsed within him.
Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola

"Freelance, by God," the Chief sighed and collapsed into his chair.
Extract from : « Arm of the Law » by Harry Harrison

Gervaise collapsed into a chair, her body limp from fatigue.
Extract from : « L'Assommoir » by Emile Zola

He had collapsed on the cushions of the taxi, and remained motionless.
Extract from : « A Nest of Spies » by Pierre Souvestre

Finally, on the ninth trip, Ione collapsed when she reached the safe.
Extract from : « The Einstein See-Saw » by Miles John Breuer

On the 31st the enemy's forces had collapsed on the Grappa front.
Extract from : « Chit-Chat; Nirvana; The Searchlight » by Mathew Joseph Holt

Synonyms for collapsed

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