collapsable
/kə'læpsəbl/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Capable of being folded or flattened into a more compact form: Describes an object designed to be reduced in size for easier storage or transport by folding, sliding, or compressing its parts.
- Susceptible to collapsing: Can describe something that is structurally weak and prone to falling down or giving way.
Examples of Usage
- Adjective:
- We bought a collapsable chair for our camping trip.
- The suitcase has a collapsable handle that retracts when not in use.
- The old bridge was deemed collapsable and unsafe for traffic.
Advanced Usage
- "Collapsable structure": A building, tent, or framework designed to be easily taken down and stored.
- The festival uses collapsable stages that can be set up in a few hours.
- "Collapsable into": Describes the specific form an item can be reduced to.
- The stroller is collapsable into a flat package.
Variants and Related Words
- Collapsible (adj): The more common spelling variant with identical meaning.
- A collapsible table.
- Collapse (v/n): The action of folding or falling down, or the instance of it.
- The roof might collapse under the heavy snow.
- Foldable (adj): Similar in meaning, specifically implying bending on a hinge or line.
- A foldable bicycle.
Synonyms
- Foldable: Able to be bent or folded.
- Retractable: Capable of being drawn back or in.
- Compactable: Able to be made into a smaller, denser form.
Antonyms
- Fixed: Not adjustable or movable.
- Permanent: Lasting or intended to last indefinitely without change.
- Rigid: Not able to be bent or folded.
Related Phrases
- To collapse down: To fold something into its compact state. (Note: This is a verb phrase using "collapse," not a phrasal verb specific to "collapsable").
- You need to collapse the tent down before packing it.
- Collapsable design: A design principle focused on creating items that can be made compact.
- The product's collapsable design saves significant storage space.
Adjective
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capable of collapsing or being collapsed
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a collapsible boat
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