implode

American  

[im-plohd] / ɪmˈploʊd /

verb (used without object)

imploded, imploding

1. to burst inward (explode ).

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verb (used with object)

imploded, imploding

1. Phonetics. to pronounce by implosion.

implode British  

/ ɪmˈpləʊd /

verb

1. to collapse or cause to collapse inwards in a violent manner as a result of external pressure

   the vacuum flask imploded

2. (tr) to pronounce (a consonant) with or by implosion

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Etymology

Origin of implode

First recorded in 1880–85; im- ¹ + (ex)plode

Example Sentences

The 24-year-old Anisimova's hopes of a third Grand Slam final in a row imploded in a blur of unforced errors and with several angry shows of frustration.

From Barron's

After that it was all the American, who reeled off 10 straight games as Medvedev imploded, cutting a dejected figure.

From Barron's

“I’ve watched companies implode for decades. This one has all the warning signs,” he wrote.

From MarketWatch

The Jets, meanwhile, keep finding ways to implode, and effort matters in games like this.

From Los Angeles Times

Few AI industry analysts expect OpenAI to implode completely, since there is room in the market for several models to thrive.

From Barron's

Related Words

• cave in
• fall down