Fall apart

Definitions

To break into pieces or disintegrate due to poor condition or lack of structural integrity.

To experience a complete emotional or mental breakdown.

To fail or cease to function effectively, such as a plan, relationship, or organization.

Examples

The old wooden chair began to fall apart after years of heavy use.

Their relationship started to fall apart once they stopped communicating with each other.

Synonyms

disintegrate collapse break down crumble fall to pieces deteriorate fragment

Antonyms

assemble construct unite strengthen consolidate build hold together