fall apart


Definition: Meaning of, fall apart in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / fɔːl əˈpɑːt /

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Prsesent Past Past Participle
fall apart fell apart fallen apart
Present Participle Third Person Singular
falling apart falls apart
[intransitive]
  1. to break because of being old or badly made
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  2. to lose control of your emotions and become unable to deal with a difficult situation
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  3. if something such as an organization, agreement, or relationship falls apart, it no longer continues
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  • Things Fall Apart
    1. (1958) a novel by the Nigerian writer Chinua Achebe about the problems experienced by traditional African societies as their way of life changes in the 20th century. It was one of the first African novels to become well known in Europe and the US.
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