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cave-in

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/ˈkeɪv.ɪn/ · cave-in

To collapse or fall inward suddenly.

Meanings

verbformal

To collapse or fall inward suddenly.

اچانک اندر کی طرف گرنا یا ٹوٹنا۔

زمین کھسکنا

zameen khisakna

Synonyms

collapsefall incaveکھسکناٹوٹناگرنا

Antonyms

stabilizehold upsupportمضبوط کرناسہارنابچانا

Common Collocations

  • cave-in incident
  • cave-in assessment
  • cave-in collapse

Example Sentences

The tunnel experienced a cave-in due to heavy rainfall.

نالی میں شدید بارش کی وجہ سے زمین کھسک گئی۔

Naali mein shadeed barish ki wajah se zameen khisk gayi.

Workers were evacuated after a cave-in was reported at the construction site.

تعمیراتی سائٹ پر زمین کھسکنے کی اطلاع ملنے پر کارکنوں کو نکال لیا گیا۔

Tameerati site par zameen khiskne ki ittila milne par kaarkunon ko nikaal liya gaya.

Engineers conducted an investigation following the cave-in.

انجینئروں نے زمین کھسکنے کے بعد تفتیش کی۔

Engineers ne zameen khiskne ke baad taftish ki.

Easily Confused With

caving:Caving refers to the recreational activity of exploring cave systems, while cave-in refers to the collapse of a structure.

Word Family

cave
nounغار
collapse
verbمنہدم ہونا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Imagine a cave that suddenly collapses inward.

Picture a building's roof caving in during an earthquake.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "cave in" — to collapse or fall inwards

First known use: 19th century

The term originated in the late 19th century, combining the verb 'cave' with 'in' to imply a collapsing or inward movement.