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Definition fall apart in British English

fall apart phrasal verb

[intransitive] phrasal verb
1

to break because of being old or badly made

Example

I've read this book so often it's falling apart.

Synonyms and related words
break fall apart shatter
2

to lose control of your emotions and become unable to deal with a difficult situation

Example

Some men would fall apart if their wives left them.

Synonyms and related words
feel experience give up to
3

if something such as an organization, agreement, or relationship falls apart, it no longer continues

Example

The NATO alliance was in danger of falling apart.

Synonyms and related words
come to an end pass run out defriend unfriend break off
Definition fall apart in British English