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Verb
- 1
fall; collapse
For something standing to fall sideways.
Korean definition: 서 있던 것이 한쪽으로 쏠리어 넘어지다.
Because of the typhoon, the tree in front of the house fell onto the road.
That building was so old it was about to collapse.
- 2
break down; have a breakdown
To fail to balance oneself and fall due to a problem with one's health or body.
Korean definition: 건강이나 신체에 문제가 생겨 중심을 잡지 못하고 넘어지다.
I'm so hungry I'm about to collapse.
In the drama, the main character was so shocked by the news of the accident that she fainted and collapsed.
- 3
go to ruin; collapse; fall
For a family or company, etc., to come to fail to function properly.
Korean definition: 집안이나 회사 등이 제 기능을 못 하게 되다.
That country collapsed when it lost the war.
Our company is on the verge of collapse due to bankruptcy.