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imploded

[ɪmˈploʊdɪd]
verb (past tense and past participle)
implodiu
1. collapsed inward violently, as opposed to exploding outward
The building imploded during the controlled demolition.
O edifício implodiu durante a demolição controlada.
2. failed or collapsed suddenly and completely (figurative)
The company imploded after the scandal was revealed.
A empresa implodiu após o escândalo ser revelado.
3. turned inward emotionally; withdrew or broke down internally
He imploded under the pressure instead of seeking help.
Ele implodiu sob a pressão em vez de procurar ajuda.
NYC Slang
fell apart; went belly up; cratered
Synonyms
collapsedcrumbleddisintegratedfailedburst inward
Antonyms
explodedexpandedflourishedsucceededgrew

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
implodiu
standard usage for both literal and figurative meanings
Portugal
implodiu
same usage as Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

imploded from within
imploded under pressure
the system imploded
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