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Definition of «implosion»

Implosion is a term used to describe an inward collapse or explosion. It can refer to several different phenomena, including: 1) A sudden and rapid decline in value or price; 2) An event that causes a group or organization to fall apart or disintegrate; 3) The act of drawing inwards or collapsing upon oneself, as seen in certain types of explosives. Implosion is the opposite of explosion, which involves an outward burst or expansion.

Usage examples

  1. The economic downturn caused an implosion of the housing market, leading to numerous foreclosures and plummeting property values.
  2. The company's financial mismanagement ultimately led to its implosion, with bankruptcy declarations and massive layoffs.
  3. The political scandal resulted in the implosion of the politician's career, as public trust was shattered and support crumbled.
  4. The team's poor performance and internal conflicts led to an implosion, resulting in the firing of the coach and major roster changes.
  5. The controversy surrounding the artist's offensive remarks caused an implosion of their fan base, with many loyal supporters abandoning them.

Phrases with «implosion»

Sentences with «implosion»

  • Nor did she downplay the scale of the crisis facing Britain thirty years ago, which, although probably not as scary as today's puff of smoke implosion of banking and business confidence, was seemingly more intractable. (conservativehome.blogs.com)
  • At the height of the economic implosion in 2009 and 2010, Thunderbird was running annual budget surpluses, but Penley said that due to the fluctuating financial nature of a private institution that relies on tuition, gifts, and grants, Thunderbird is no longer running a surplus. (fortune.com)
  • County Executive Joanie Mahoney (left), Department of Agriculture and Markets Commissioner Richard Ball (center) and State Fair Acting Director Troy Waffner hold a press briefing at the grandstand on the NYS Fairgrounds as crews prepare for implosion of the building on Saturday. (syracuse.com)
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