Kọllaps, also: […ˈlaps]

1. to fall or cave in; crumble suddenly:
   The roof collapsed and buried the crowd.
2. to be made so that sections or parts can be folded up,
   as for convenient storage: This bridge table collapses.
3. to break down; come to nothing; fail:
   Despite all their efforts the peace talks collapsed.
4. to fall unconscious or as if unconscious or physically depleted,
   as from a stroke, heart attack, disease, or exhaustion.
5. Pathology.
   • to sink into extreme weakness.
   • (of lungs) to come into an airless state.