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implode

[ im-plohd ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

verb (used without object)

imploded, imploding.

to burst inward ( explode ).

verb (used with object)

imploded, imploding.

Phonetics. to pronounce by implosion.

implode

/ ɪ��ˈ��əʊ�� /

verb

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

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Word History and Origins

Origin of implode¹

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

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Word History and Origins

Origin of implode¹

C19: from im- + ( ex ) plode

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Ronnie O'Sullivan has said he was "worried" about returning to snooker, fearing he would "implode" and "have a meltdown" in his first competitive match since January.

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And in the months since President Trump started his second term, her American dream has imploded.

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None of that can be used as an excuse, though, since other teams have dealt with similar setbacks without imploding.

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His world eventually imploded on Grand National day in April 2000 when West Yorkshire Police raided the family home.

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Within months, Girardi’s firm imploded and he was referred for criminal investigation.

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