Fall apart
verb
To break into pieces.
After many years, the old house began to fall apart.
Often appears as...
- things fall apart
- begin to fall apart
verb
To stop working efficiently or effectively.
After their leader left, the team fell apart.
Often appears as...
- team falls apart
- plans fell apart
verb
To become very upset or emotionally disturbed.
She fell apart after her husband's death.
Often appears as...
- fell apart after
- fell apart from
verb
To break into pieces.
After many years, the old house began to fall apart.
Often appears as...
- things fall apart
- begin to fall apart
verb
To stop working efficiently or effectively.
After their leader left, the team fell apart.
Often appears as...
- team falls apart
- plans fell apart
verb
To become very upset or emotionally disturbed.
She fell apart after her husband's death.
Often appears as...
- fell apart after
- fell apart from
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Breakdown
Used when something physical deteriorates or becomes too old and worn out to function correctly.
My car finally fell apart after 20 years of use.
Pro Tip 2/2Gradual Damage
Often indicates a slow, gradual process, not a sudden breakage.
The rainstorm caused the cardboard box to slowly fall apart.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Breakdown
Used when something physical deteriorates or becomes too old and worn out to function correctly.
My car finally fell apart after 20 years of use.
Pro Tip 2/2Gradual Damage
Often indicates a slow, gradual process, not a sudden breakage.
The rainstorm caused the cardboard box to slowly fall apart.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Breakdown
Used when something physical deteriorates or becomes too old and worn out to function correctly.
My car finally fell apart after 20 years of use.
Pro Tip 2/2Gradual Damage
Often indicates a slow, gradual process, not a sudden breakage.
The rainstorm caused the cardboard box to slowly fall apart.
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