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crollare

to collapse

verb krohl-LAH-reh Rare
Body & Health Movement

Also means

to crash

Usage Note

Crollare takes essere as its auxiliary (è crollato, it collapsed). It applies to buildings, markets, morale, and health — all contexts where something falls apart suddenly. The noun il crollo (collapse, crash) is very common in financial journalism. Do not confuse with cadere (to fall gently or gradually).

Examples

"Il vecchio muro è crollato durante la notte."

Natural Translation

The old wall collapsed during the night.

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