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
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
a movement forward
gradual improvement or growth or development
form or accumulate steadily
develop in a positive way
the act of moving forward (as toward a goal)
