Come apart
/ˈkəm əˈpɑːrt/B1
PreIntermediate
1. To break, separate, or fall into pieces.
- The old book is so fragile that it might come apart if you handle it too roughly.
- During the storm, the tent started to come apart at the seams.
- As we moved the sofa, it began to come apart, revealing the need for repairs.
2. To fail or stop functioning effectively.
- The team started to come apart under the pressure of the finals.
- Negotiations between the two countries came apart over border issues.
- Their friendship began to come apart after the disagreement over business matters.
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