Antonyms for collapsing


Grammar : Verb
Spell : kuh-laps
Phonetic Transcription : kəˈlæps


Definition of collapsing

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 :
  • And the little shop was collapsing, not suddenly, but little by little, morning and evening.
  • Extract from : « L'Assommoir » by Emile Zola
  • He clung with his fingers against the wall to prevent him from collapsing.
  • Extract from : « The Spoilers of the Valley » by Robert Watson
  • Joan would have to summon all her nerve to keep herself from collapsing.
  • Extract from : « All Roads Lead to Calvary » by Jerome K. Jerome
  • Their sides were revetted, or held from collapsing, by strong wickerwork.
  • Extract from : « The Old Front Line » by John Masefield
  • But for a moment one day that security seemed to be collapsing.
  • Extract from : « Cerebrum » by Albert Teichner
  • In a moment it was over, and then, collapsing with exhaustion, he sank into the chair.
  • Extract from : « The Inmate Of The Dungeon » by W. C. Morrow
  • He responded by collapsing like a camp bedstead, and I left him.
  • Extract from : « Scally » by Ian Hay
  • It seemed as if the metal helmet was collapsing under the shock.
  • Extract from : « A Sub and a Submarine » by Percy F. Westerman
  • This, they said, was the cause of its collapsing in midair under the heavy strain.
  • Extract from : « The Boy's Book of New Inventions » by Harry E. Maule
  • The trench appeared to be on the point of collapsing and falling in on them.
  • Extract from : « Grapes of wrath » by Boyd Cable

Synonyms for collapsing

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