To collapse, physically or in structure. (unexpectedly)
To demolish, to pull down. (intentionally)
To divide into parts to give more details, to provide a more indepth analysis of.
To (cause to) decay, to decompose.
To cease to function. (others)
To stop functioning. (machine, computer, vehicle)
To fail, especially socially or for political reasons.
To give in, relent, concede, or surrender.
To render or to become weak and ineffective.
To digest.
To render or to become unstable due to stress, to collapse physically or mentally.
Of salts and minerals, to crackle when heated, indicating a sudden breakdown of their particles.
To roast (a salt or mineral) until it stops crackling in the fire.