come apart
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see come, apart.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
To break, separate.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
To have an emotional breakdown; to become emotionally dysfunctional; to have an intense emotional reaction.
sụp đổ tinh thần; trở nên mất khả năng về mặt tình cảm
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Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “come apart” mean?
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see come, apart.
Is “come apart” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.