Failure vs. Collapse
Difference Between Failure and Collapse
Failurenoun
State or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, opposite of success.
Collapseverb
(intransitive) To break apart and fall down suddenly; to cave in.
Failurenoun
An object, person or endeavour in a state of failure or incapable of success.
Collapseverb
(intransitive) To cease to function due to a sudden breakdown; to fail suddenly and completely.
Pyramid schemes tend to generate profits for a while and then collapse.Failurenoun
Termination of the ability of an item to perform its required function; breakdown. en
Collapseverb
(intransitive) To fold compactly.
Failurenoun
Bankruptcy.
Collapseverb
To hide additional directory (folder) levels below the selected directory (folder) levels. When a folder contains no additional folders, a minus sign (-) appears next to the folder.
Failurenoun
an act that fails;
his failure to pass the testCollapseverb
(cricket) For several batsmen to get out in quick succession
Failurenoun
an event that does not accomplish its intended purpose;
the surprise party was a complete failureCollapseverb
(transitive) To cause something to collapse.
Hurry up and collapse the tent so we can get moving.Failurenoun
lack of success;
he felt that his entire life had been a failurethat year there was a crop failureCollapseverb
(intransitive) To pass out and fall to the floor or ground, as from exhaustion or other illness; to faint.
The exhausted singer collapsed on stage and had to be taken to the hospital.Failurenoun
a person with a record of failing; someone who loses consistently
Collapsenoun
The act of collapsing.
Failurenoun
an unexpected omission;
he resented my failure to return his callthe mechanic's failure to check the brakesCollapsenoun
Constant function, one-valued function (in automata theory) (in particular application causing a reset). en
Failurenoun
inability to discharge all your debts as they come due;
the company had to declare bankruptcyfraudulent loans led to the failure of many banksCollapsenoun
an abrupt failure of function or health
Failurenoun
loss of ability to function normally;
kidney failureCollapsenoun
a mishap caused by something suddenly falling down or caving in
Collapsenoun
the act of throwing yourself down;
he landed on the bed with a great flopCollapsenoun
a sudden large decline of business or the prices of stocks (especially one that causes additional failures)
Collapseverb
break down, literally or metaphorically;
The wall collapsedThe business collapsedThe dam brokeThe roof collapsedThe wall gave inThe roof finally gave under the weight of the iceCollapseverb
collapse due to fatigue, an illness, or a sudden attack
Collapseverb
fold or close up;
fold up your umbrellacollapse the music standCollapseverb
fall apart;
the building crimbled after the explosionNegociations broke downCollapseverb
cause to burst;
The ice broke the pipeCollapseverb
suffer a nervous breakdown
Collapseverb
lose significance, effectiveness, or value;
The school system is collapsingThe stock market collapsed
