Synonyms

implode

American

[im-plohd] / ɪmˈploʊd /

verb (used without object)

imploded, imploding

to burst inward (explode ).

verb (used with object)

imploded, imploding

Phonetics. to pronounce by implosion.

implode British

/ ɪmˈpləʊd /

verb

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

the vacuum flask imploded
(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

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She has learned when she does this, the world doesn't implode.

From BBC

They're waiting and waiting for the Premiership leaders to implode but there's little sign of it.

From BBC

"The idea the labor market has turned a corner implodes with this report."

From BBC

The Argentine naval submarine that imploded in 2017, killing 44 sailors, was seaworthy, the highest-ranking of four former officers said Wednesday on the second day of their trial.

From Barron's

The future isn’t so bright for employees of companies that imploded because of a scandal that involved fraud, court trials and widespread news coverage, the researchers found.

From The Wall Street Journal

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