implode

[im-plohd]

verb (used without object)

imploded, imploding 

1. to burst inward (explode ).

verb (used with object)

imploded, imploding 

1. Phonetics.,  to pronounce by implosion.

implode

/ 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of implode¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of implode¹

C19: from _im- + ( _ex ) _plode

Example Sentences

The highly leveraged First Brands of Cleveland imploded in September.

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Wanting to progress is one thing, it is entirely different when you implode and make the wrong calls - even with the best intentions.

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OceanGate's Titan submersible imploded on its journey to the wreck of the Titantic because of poor engineering and multiple failures to test the vessel, according to an official report.

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The UN's environment chief insists that a landmark global treaty tackling plastic pollution remains achievable, despite talks twice imploding without agreement, and the chair suddenly resigning this week.

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But the conversation reverberating around the sport on Sunday was about how the team with the seemingly limitless budget imploded.

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Related Words

• cave in 
• fall down