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denouement collapse: the final resolution of the main complication of a literary or dramatic work; the outcome of a complex sequence of events

effort collapse: use of physical or mental energy; hard work; "he got an A for effort"; "they managed only with great exertion"

serviceable collapse: intended or able to serve a purpose without elaboration; "serviceable low-heeled shoes";; ready for service or able to give long service; "serviceable equipment"; "heavy serviceable fabrics"; capable of being put to good use; "a serviceable kitchen gadget"

arousal collapse: the act of arousing; "the purpose of art is the arousal of emotions"; awakening from sleep; a state of heightened physiological activity

commercial collapse: a commercially sponsored ad on radio or television; connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or commercial enterprises; "commercial trucker"; "commercial TV"; "commercial diamonds"; of the kind or quality used in commerce; average or inferior; "commercial grade of beef"; "commercial oxalic acid"; of or relating to commercialism; "a commercial attache"; "commercial paper"; "commercial law"

phase collapse: (astronomy) the particular appearance of a body's state of illumination (especially one of the recurring shapes of the part of Earth's moon that is illuminated by the sun); "the full phase of the moon"; (physical chemistry) a distinct state of matter in a system; matter that is identical in chemical composition and physical state and separated from other material by the phase boundary; "the reaction occurs in the liquid phase of the system"; a particular point in the time of a cycle; measured from some arbitrary zero and expressed as an angle; any distinct time period in a sequence of events; "we are in a transitional stage in which many former ideas must be revised or rejected"; adjust so as to be in a synchronized condition; "he phased the intake with the output of the machine"; arrange in phases or stages; "phase a withdrawal"

result collapse: something that results; "he listened for the results on the radio"; issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end; "result in tragedy"

in order collapse: in a state of proper readiness or preparation or arrangement; "everything is in order for their arrival"

self-acting collapse: designed to activate or move or regulate itself; "a self-activating sprinkler system"

rhetoric collapse: study of the technique and rules for using language effectively (especially in public speaking); using language effectively to please or persuade

execution collapse: the act of accomplishing some aim or executing some order; "the agency was created for the implementation of the policy"; putting a condemned person to death; a routine court order that attempts to enforce the judgment that has been granted to a plaintiff by authorizing a sheriff to carry it out; (law) the completion of a legal instrument (such as a contract or deed) by signing it (and perhaps sealing and delivering it) so that it becomes legally binding and enforceable; (computer science) the process of carrying out an instruction by a computer

electrolysis collapse: removing superfluous or unwanted hair by passing an electric current through the hair root; (chemistry) a chemical decomposition reaction produced by passing an electric current through a solution containing ions

peculiarity collapse: a distinguishing trait; an odd or unusual characteristic

only collapse: with nevertheless the final result; "He arrived only to find his wife dead"; "We won only to lose again in the next round"; in the final outcome; "These news will only make you more upset"; as recently as; "I spoke to him only an hour ago"; except that; "It was the same story; only this time she came out better"; never except when; "call me only if your cold gets worse"

capitalization collapse: the sale of capital stock; the act of capitalizing on an opportunity; an estimation of the value of a business; writing in capital letters

visibly collapse: so as to be visible; "the sign was visibly displayed"; in a visible manner; "he was visibly upset"

action collapse: something done (usually as opposed to something said); "there were stories of murders and other unnatural actions"; the most important or interesting work or activity in a specific area or field; "the action is no longer in technology stocks but in municipal bonds"; "gawkers always try to get as close to the action as possible"; an act by a government body or supranational organization; "recent federal action undermined the segregationist position"; "the United Nations must have the power to propose and organize action without being hobbled by irrelevant issues"; "the Union action of emancipating Southern slaves"; the operating part that transmits power to a mechanism; "the piano had a very stiff action"; the trait of being active and energetic and forceful; "a man of action"; the series of events that form a plot; "his novels always have a lot of action"; the state of being active; "his sphere of activity"; "he is out of action"; institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against; "He was warned that the district attorney would process him"; "She actioned the company for discrimination"

so collapse: in a manner that facilitates; "he observed the snakes so he could describe their behavior"; "he stooped down so he could pick up his hat"; to a very great extent or degree; "the idea is so obvious"; "never been so happy"; "I love you so"; "my head aches so!"; (usually followed by `that') to an extent or degree as expressed; "he was so tired he could hardly stand"; "so dirty that it smells"; in such a condition or manner, especially as expressed or implied; "They're happy and I hope they will remain so"; "so live your life that old age will bring no regrets"; to a certain unspecified extent or degree; "I can only go so far with this student"; "can do only so much in a day"; in the same way; also; "I was offended and so was he"; "worked hard and so did she"

desk collapse: a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments

parlor collapse: reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

functioning collapse: performing or able to perform its regular function; "a functioning flashlight"

workhouse collapse: a county jail that holds prisoners for periods up to 18 months; a poorhouse where able-bodied poor are compelled to labor

breadwinner collapse: one whose earnings are the primary source of support for their dependents

description collapse: sort or variety; "every description of book was there"; a statement that represents something in words; the act of describing something

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