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/təˈtɔl kəˈlæps/ · tə·tɔl kə·læps
noun
  1. A complete and sudden failure or breakdown of a system, structure, or organization. The company's total collapse was a result of mismanagement and financial difficulties.
  2. A complete and utter defeat or failure in a situation or endeavor. The team's total collapse in the final game of the season was a disappointment to their fans.
verb
  1. To fail completely or suddenly, often in a dramatic or spectacular manner. The economy is on the verge of total collapse due to the global financial crisis.
  2. To break down or fall apart completely, often due to internal or external pressures. The building's total collapse was a result of the earthquake's intense forces.
Did you know? The phrase 'total collapse' is often used in economics and finance to describe a complete and sudden failure of a market or economy, but it can also be used in other contexts to describe a complete and utter defeat or failure.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 17, 2026