1. A sudden failure or breakdown of a system, structure, or person's health
The bridge suffered a structural collapse during the earthquake.
A ponte sofreu um colapso estrutural durante o terremoto.
2. A sudden loss of consciousness or physical strength
The athlete suffered a collapse after running the marathon.
O atleta sofreu um colapso após correr a maratona.
3. A sudden failure or breakdown in a business, economy, or system
The stock market collapse of 1929 led to the Great Depression.
O colapso do mercado de ações em 1929 levou à Grande Depressão.