Implode
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Implode is a verb meaning (intransitive) To collapse or burst inward violently.
Meaning
(intransitive) To collapse or burst inward violently.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To cause to collapse or burst inward violently.
- (computing, programming, PHP) The opposite of explode, array to string conversion.
- (transitive, computing) To compress (data) with a particular algorithm.
Example Sentences
The submarine imploded as it sank below its crush depth.
I'm looking for some code that will implode data using the PKZIP method.. and explode it. PKWare sells an object that you can link with that does the job, and we have licensed this, but we are now writing 32 bit code for MS-DOS and the PKWare stuff won't work […]
Word Forms
- implodes
- imploding
- imploded
Synonyms for implode
Depending on context, synonyms include go off.
Antonyms for implode
Common opposites include explode, burst.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include go off, melt, shrivel, collapse, break down, explode.
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