implode

[ im-plohd ]
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verb (used without object),im·plod·ed, im·plod·ing.
  1. to burst inward (opposed to explode).

verb (used with object),im·plod·ed, im·plod·ing.
  1. Phonetics. to pronounce by implosion.

Origin of implode

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

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British Dictionary definitions for implode

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

Origin of implode

1
C19: from im- + (ex) plode

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