collaps

Definitions of collaps
  1. noun
    a natural event caused by something suddenly falling down or caving in
    synonyms: autopech, motorpech, panne, pech
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    types:
    calamiteit, cataclysme, catastrofe, ramp
    a sudden and violent collapse
    implosie
    a sudden inward collapse
    type of:
    gebeurde, gebeurtenis, geschiedenis, ontwikkeling, voorval
    an event that happens
  2. noun
    an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion
    synonyms: dip, inzinking
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    dip, inzinking
    a mental or physical breakdown
    shock, shocktoestand
    (pathology) bodily collapse or near collapse caused by inadequate oxygen delivery to the cells; characterized by reduced cardiac output and rapid heartbeat and circulatory insufficiency and pallor
    heliosis, zonnesteek
    collapse caused by exposure to excessive heat
    zenuwcrisis, zenuwinzinking
    a severe or incapacitating emotional disorder
    heliosis, zonnesteek
    sudden prostration due to exposure to the sun or excessive heat
    type of:
    misselijkheid, onpasselijkheid, ziekbed, ziekte
    impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
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