Some common synonyms of crisis are contingency, emergency, exigency, juncture, pinch, straits, and strait.
Does collapse mean unconscious?
Definition of collapse especially : to fall helpless or unconscious He collapsed on stage during the performance.4 days ago
What's meaning of collapsed?
1 : to fall or shrink together abruptly and completely : fall into a jumbled or flattened mass through the force of external pressure a blood vessel that collapsed. 2 : to break down completely : disintegrate … his case had collapsed in a mass of legal wreckage …— Erle Stanley Gardner.4 days ago
What is the difference between collapsing and fainting?
You may collapse to the floor and may have a brief period of twitching while collapsed. Fainting is caused by a sudden drop in blood pressure (hypotension), which results in less blood flow to the brain.
What type of word is collapsed?
verb (used without object), col·lapsed, col·laps·ing. to fall or cave in; crumble suddenly: The roof collapsed and buried the crowd.
What to do if a person collapses?
If a person collapses and doesn't respond after being shaken, call 911 or the local number for emergency medical assistance. Many times the prompt arrival of trained medical help can make the difference between life and death.
Is Collapsing the same as fainting?
A collapse—your legs suddenly give way and you fall to the ground—is called by many names: fainting, passing out, losing consciousness. The medical term for fainting is syncope (SINK-a-pee).
Can you collapse without passing out?
Very occasionally, people collapse without losing consciousness — their muscles just give way. This can happen due to problems with generalised weakness and frailty, a problem with the heart or brain, a seizure or an issue affecting the inner ear. Other, more serious, causes of collapse include: a heart attack.