Main entry: separate, split up, come apart, break, fall apart
Definition: become separated into pieces or fragments
Usage: The figurine broke; The freshly baked loaf fell apart
Main entry: fall apart, crumble
Definition: break or fall apart into fragments
Usage: The cookies crumbled; The Sphinx is crumbling
Main entry: fall apart, bust, break, wear, wear out
Definition: go to pieces
Usage: The lawn mower finally broke; The gears wore out; The old chair finally fell apart completely
Main entry: fall apart, go to pieces
Definition: lose one's emotional or mental composure
Usage: She fell apart when her only child died