Collapse and Pan out

Opposite meaning terms

Collapse verb - To be unsuccessful.

Usage example: the legal case collapsed in the face of the opposition's evidence

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Pan out is an antonym for collapse.

Pan out verb - To turn out as planned or desired.

Usage example: the investment scheme didn't quite pan out

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Collapse is an antonym for pan out.

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