The phrase "to collapse a structure" means that the structure is breaking down or falling apart, usually because it is unable to support its own weight or withstand external forces. Full definition
Aside from landslides, many lives were lost in collapsing structures in Nepal, often in homes constructed of rock, brick or concrete, and frequently built without adequate enforcement of building codes, the report suggested. (sciencedaily.com)
It said the issue of endorsing a candidate or collapsing its structure for a politician can never happen and enjoined Anambra people to disregard such misconception while keeping faith in their collective efforts to make the state a better place for all (dailypost.ng)
The dogs start voicing their excitement the moment they arrive at the jumbled landscape of their training field - designed to resemble a disaster site with rubble piles that simulate collapsed structures. (okcpetsmagazine.com)