I. ə̇mˈplōd intransitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: in- (II) + -plode (as in explode )
: to burst inward
when a vacuum tube breaks it implodes
II. intransitive verb
1. : to undergo violent compression
2. : to collapse inward as if from external pressure ; also : to become greatly reduced as if from collapsing
transitive verb
: to cause to implode