Also means
to crash
Usage Note
Crollare takes essere as its auxiliary (è crollato, it collapsed). It applies to buildings, markets, morale, and health — all contexts where something falls apart suddenly. The noun il crollo (collapse, crash) is very common in financial journalism. Do not confuse with cadere (to fall gently or gradually).
Examples
"Il vecchio muro è crollato durante la notte."
Natural Translation
The old wall collapsed during the night.

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