collapsing
intermediateB1/kəˈlæpsɪŋ/ · col-laps-ing
To fall down or give way suddenly.
Meanings
To fall down or give way suddenly.
اچانک نیچے گرنا یا شکستہ ہونا۔
گرنا
girna
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- building collapsing
- collapsing under pressure
- collapsing economy
Example Sentences
The old building is in danger of collapsing if not reinforced.
پرانا عمارت مضبوط نہ ہونے کی صورت میں گرنے کے خطرے میں ہے۔
Purana imarat mazboot na hone ki surat mein girne ke khatre mein hai.
The economy has been collapsing due to the recent recession.
حالیہ معاشی جمود کی وجہ سے معیشت گر رہی ہے۔
Haleeya maashi jamood ki wajah se ma'eeshat gir rahi hai.
The table collapsed under the weight of too many books.
بہت زیادہ کتابوں کے وزن کے نیچے میز گر گئی۔
Bohat zyada kitaabon ke wazan ke neeche mez gir gayi.
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See Also
💡 Memory Tip
Collaborate with gravity – it will help you remember collapsing.
Imagine a tower of blocks that suddenly tumbles down.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
خوشیوں کا دیا جب ٹوٹ گیا تو زندگی ساتھ ٹوٹ گئی۔
Khushiyon ka diya jab toot gaya to zindagi saath toot gayi.
When the lamp of happiness broke, life shattered along with it.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
جس کا کام شروع ہوتا ہے وہی کھڑا ہوتا ہے۔
Jis ka kaam shuru hota hai wahi khara hota hai.
Only those who begin a task stand tall.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "collapsus" — to fall together
First known use: 14th century
The term 'collapse' comes from the Latin 'collapsus', reflecting the idea of falling together, and has been adopted into English.