1. A sudden and complete failure or breakdown that occurs without delay or warning
The immediate collapse of the building after the earthquake was devastating.
O colapso imediato do edifício após o terremoto foi devastador.
2. In medical contexts, sudden loss of consciousness or circulatory failure
The patient suffered an immediate collapse due to cardiac arrest.
O paciente sofreu um colapso imediato devido à parada cardíaca.
3. In economic or political contexts, a rapid and sudden system failure
The immediate collapse of the government led to political chaos.
O colapso imediato do governo levou ao caos político.