IMPLODE


Meaning of IMPLODE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ɪmploʊd ]

( implodes, imploding, imploded)

1.

If something implodes , it collapses into itself in a sudden and violent way.

The engine imploded...

VERB : V

2.

If something such as an organization or a system implodes , it suddenly ends completely because it cannot deal with the problems it is experiencing.

...the possibility that the party may implode in opposition.

= collapse

VERB : V

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