implode

intransitive-verb
UK: /ɪmˈpləʊd/
US: /ɪmˈploʊd/

  1. To collapse inward suddenly and violently.

    1. The old building might implode if we aren't careful.
    2. If the pressure gets too high, the glass container will implode unexpectedly.

  2. To fail or collapse completely, often in a sudden and dramatic way, especially for organizations or systems.

    1. The peace talks began to implode due to rising tensions.
    2. The company started to implode after mismanagement, leading to its bankruptcy.

Synonyms

collapse self-destruct
implode transitive-verb

  1. To cause something to collapse inward violently.

    1. They had to implode the building because it was unsafe.
    2. The demolition crew will implode the structure using explosives.

  2. To deliberately reduce something greatly from the inside, so it fails.

    1. The new policies could implode the healthcare system we depend on.
    2. He tried to implode the deal with unreasonable demands from the start.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "implode" in English means: To collapse inward suddenly and violently., To fail or collapse completely, often in a sudden and dramatic way, especially for organizations or systems..

The phonetic transcription of "implode" is /ɪmˈpləʊd/ in British English and /ɪmˈploʊd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "implode": collapse, self-destruct.

Example usage of "implode": "The old building might implode if we aren't careful.". More examples on the page.