Homonym: Collapse (Failure)
"Collapse" refers to the sudden failure or breakdown of a system, organization, or structure. This can occur in various contexts, such as the collapse of a building due to structural weaknesses or the fall of a civilization due to environmental changes, economic issues, or social unrest.
In ecology, collapse can describe the drastic decline of an ecosystem, often triggered by factors like climate change, pollution, or overexploitation of resources. The term is also used in economics to denote a market crash or the failure of a financial institution, which can have widespread effects on the economy and society.