cave in


cave in (http://definr.com/cave in)

     n : the sudden collapse of something into a hollow beneath it
         [syn: subsidence]
     v : break down, literally or metaphorically; "The wall
         collapsed"; "The business collapsed"; "The dam broke";
         "The roof collapsed"; "The wall gave in"; "The roof
         finally gave under the weight of the ice" [syn: collapse,
          fall in, give, give way, break, founder]