The phrase "to collapse this bank" means to cause the bank to fail or become bankrupt, resulting in it no longer being able to operate or serve its customers. Full definition
A rising black hole of state - owned enterprise (SOE) debt, which together with the debts owed by government to the bulk oil distribution companies (BDCs) and the lack of adequate supervision of microfinance companies can potentially collapse the banking system. (ghanapoliticsonline.com)
As other nations groan under the weight of collapsed banks, ours deliver healthy earnings. (canadianbusiness.com)
Mr Osborne blamed Mr Brown for not saving money during the boom times, and he expressed anger at the use of taxpayer's money towards collapsing banks, but he didn't say what he would have done instead. (politics.co.uk)