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collapse
A sudden physical breakdown, often with loss of consciousness, usually as a result of circulatory failure.
Nach dem Marathon erlitt der Läufer einen Kollaps und musste ärztlich versorgt werden.
After the marathon, the runner suffered a collapse and had to receive medical care.
collapse
The complete breakdown of a system, organization, or structure.
Der unerwartete Schneefall führte zum Kollaps des öffentlichen Nahverkehrs.
The unexpected snowfall led to the collapse of public transportation.
collapse
In physics and astronomy, the rapid collapse of a celestial body under its own gravity.
Der Kollaps eines massereichen Sterns kann zur Entstehung eines Schwarzen Lochs führen.
The collapse of a massive star can lead to the formation of a black hole.
You can recognize the meaning of 'Kollaps' (collapse) from the subject. If it refers to a person, it means a medical collapse. If it refers to a system, such as transportation or the economy, it means a complete failure.
Wegen der Hitze erlitt die alte Dame einen Kollaps.
Because of the heat, the elderly lady suffered a collapse.
In the medical sense, the typical verb used with 'Kollaps' (collapse) is 'erleiden' (to suffer). You can also say 'einen Kollaps haben' (to have a collapse) or 'bekommen' (to get).
Der Patient hat einen Kreislaufkollaps erlitten.
The patient suffered a circulatory collapse.
When referring to the breakdown of a system, typical phrases are 'zum Kollaps führen' (to lead to collapse), 'vor dem Kollaps stehen' (to be on the verge of collapse), or 'einen Kollaps verhindern' (to prevent a collapse).
Die Cyberattacke führte beinahe zum Kollaps des gesamten Netzwerks.
The cyberattack almost led to the collapse of the entire network.
The meaning that describes the collapse of a star is very specific. It is found almost only in scientific texts about physics and astronomy.
Forscher beobachten den Kollaps von massereichen Sternen.
Researchers are observing the collapse of massive stars.
shock
Schock and Kollaps can both involve a patient suddenly collapsing. Schock refers specifically to the life-threatening condition in which the organs are not supplied with enough oxygen, while Kollaps generally refers to the physical collapse itself. Use Schock for this circulatory condition and Kollaps for the visible collapse.
Der Patient erlitt im Wartezimmer einen Kollaps und wurde kurz bewusstlos.
The patient collapsed in the waiting room and briefly lost consciousness.
Der Patient erlitt einen Schock, sodass seine Organe nicht mehr ausreichend mit Sauerstoff versorgt wurden.
The patient went into shock, so his organs were no longer supplied with enough oxygen.
