collapsing

1. break down, literally or metaphoricallyExamples: "The wall collapsed"; "The business collapsed"; "The dam broke"Synonyms: break, cave in, collapse, fall in, founder, give, give way

2. collapse due to fatigue, an illness, or a sudden attackSynonyms: break down, collapse

3. fold or close upExamples: "fold up your umbrella"; "collapse the music stand"Synonyms: collapse

4. fall apartExamples: "the building crumbled after the explosion"; "Negotiations broke down"Synonyms: break down, collapse, crumble, crumple, tumble

5. cause to burstExamples: "The ice broke the pipe"Synonyms: burst, collapse

6. suffer a nervous breakdownSynonyms: break up, collapse, crack, crack up, crock up