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collapse into something 1. Lit. to fall down into something with suddenness, as if out of energy. She was so tired, she collapsed into the chair. Juan collapsed into a chair and fell fast asleep. 2. Fig. [for someone] to fall into a particular kind of despair. The poor man collapsed into a deep depression. Scott collapsed into his own personal brand of grieving. collapse under someone or something to cave in under the weight of someone or something. The grandstand collapsed under the weight of the spectators. The bridge collapsed from the force of the flood. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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They calculated an index of large airway collapsibility in each subject, which was used to identify the degree of airway narrowing that occurred when breathing without ERL. A signal virtue of the inflatable, after all, is its capacity to store and travel flat: Its portability depends on its collapsibility. The collapsibility of the fibers gives the paper a good surface. |
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