Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
implode
verb
/ɪmˈploʊd/
Definition
To collapse or burst inward violently.
Examples
- The old building was scheduled to implode in a controlled demolition.
- Due to the extreme heat, the canister began to implode, leading to an explosion.
Meaning
Implode refers to an instance where an object or structure collapses inwardly due to pressure or other forces acting against it.
Synonyms
- collapse
- crumple
- cave in
