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implode

[ im-plohd ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

verb (used without object)

, im·plod·ed, im·plod·ing.

, im·plod·ed, im·plod·ing.

implode

/ ɪmˈpləʊd /

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

Origin of implode¹

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

Origin of implode¹

C19: from im- + ( ex ) plode

That star would all too famously implode with her tragic death from a heroin overdose at a mere 27 years of age.

The opening bluff in this game has already been called—the economy will not implode next week due to the sequester cuts.

It seemed possible that Iraq would implode and take the whole region down with it.

The Tea Party would prefer “burn baby burn,” for the rotten edifice to implode so that a new one can be built in its place.

The Oops Heard Round the World Ever wanted to see a presidential candidacy implode on live TV?

Technically, they did not explode but implode, but the hood with the revolver did not notice the difference.

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