suffer a nervous breakdown
the act of throwing yourself down
break down, literally or metaphorically
an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion
a sudden large decline of business or the prices of stocks (especially one that causes additional failures)
cause to burst
collapse due to fatigue, an illness, or a sudden attack
fall apart
a natural event caused by something suddenly falling down or caving in
fold or close up
lose significance, effectiveness, or value
(music) a short lively tune played on brass instruments
make steady progress; be at the high point in one's career or reach a high point in historical significance or importance
move or swing back and forth
the act of waving
grow vigorously
a display of ornamental speech or language
an ornamental embellishment in writing
a showy gesture
