Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'implode'

English Word: implode

Key Russian Translations:

• имплодировать [ɪmplədɪrəˈvatʲ] - [Formal, Technical]

Frequency: Low (This term is not commonly used in everyday Russian conversation; it appears mostly in scientific, technical, or academic contexts.)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate, as it involves borrowing from English and requires understanding of physics or engineering concepts; suitable for learners with a solid grasp of verb conjugations and technical vocabulary.)

Pronunciation (Russian):

имплодировать: [ɪmplədɪrəˈvatʲ] (This is the standard IPA transcription, with stress on the third syllable.)

Note on имплодировать: The pronunciation may vary slightly in fast speech, where the 'р' sound can become more rolled. Pay attention to the stress, as incorrect emphasis can alter the word's perceived meaning in Russian.

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Meanings and Usage:

Primary Meaning: To burst or collapse inward, as in a physical explosion (e.g., in physics or engineering).

Translation(s) & Context:

• имплодировать - Used in formal or technical contexts, such as describing implosions in demolition or subatomic particles; common in scientific literature.

Usage Examples:

• Взрывчатка была установлена так, чтобы здание имплодировало, не повредив соседние строения.

  The explosives were set up so that the building imploded without damaging nearby structures.

• В эксперименте частицы имплодировали под воздействием высокого давления.

  In the experiment, the particles imploded under high pressure.

• Инженеры спроектировали устройство, которое имплодирует при перегреве для предотвращения катастрофы.

  Engineers designed the device to implode upon overheating to prevent a catastrophe.

• Во время демонстрации, модель ракеты имплодировала из-за неисправности.

  During the demonstration, the rocket model imploded due to a malfunction.

• Физики изучают, как звезды имплодируют в конце своего жизненного цикла.

  Physicists study how stars implode at the end of their life cycle.

Secondary Meaning: Figurative collapse or failure (e.g., in metaphorical contexts like economies or relationships).

Translation(s) & Context:

• имплодировать - Less common, but used metaphorically in modern Russian media; implies a sudden inward collapse, similar to English usage.

Usage Examples:

• Экономика страны имплодировала после серии неудачных реформ.

  The country's economy imploded after a series of failed reforms.

• Отношения пары имплодировали из-за накопившихся разногласий.

  The couple's relationship imploded due to accumulated disagreements.

• Проект имплодировал под весом бюрократических препятствий.

  The project imploded under the weight of bureaucratic obstacles.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

"Имплодировать" is a verb borrowed from English, belonging to the first conjugation group in Russian. It follows regular patterns for most forms but may vary based on aspect (it's imperfective by default). Below is a table outlining its key inflections:

Note: This verb does not have perfective forms in standard usage; for completed actions, Russians might use phrases like "произошла имплозия" (an implosion occurred).

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms: схлопнуться (skhlopnut'sya) - More common in everyday language for collapse; взорваться (vzorvat'sya) - General explosion, but less precise for inward collapse.
• Antonyms: взорваться наружу (vzorvat'sya naruzhu) - Explode outward; расширяться (rasširyat'sya) - To expand.

Brief note: "Схлопнуться" is often preferred in informal contexts for its native feel, while "имплодировать" is more formal and technical.

Related Phrases:

• имплозия звезды - Implosion of a star; refers to stellar collapse in astrophysics.
• имплодирующий механизм - Imploding mechanism; used in engineering for devices that collapse inward.
• схлопывание пузыря - Bubble implosion; a phrase from fluid dynamics.

Usage Notes:

"Имплодировать" directly corresponds to the English "implode" in technical contexts but is not as commonly used in Russian as its English counterpart. It's best reserved for formal or scientific writing; in everyday speech, native speakers might opt for "схлопнуться" to describe similar phenomena. Be mindful of aspect: Russian verbs often require pairing with auxiliaries for perfective actions. When choosing between translations, use "имплодировать" for precise, borrowed terminology and "взорваться" for broader explosive contexts.

Common Errors:

• Error: Confusing "имплодировать" with "взорваться" and using it for outward explosions. Correct: "Имплодировать" specifically means inward collapse. Example of error: "Здание взорвалось внутрь" (incorrect mix). Correct usage: "Здание имплодировало". Explanation: This error stems from literal translation; always check the direction of the action.

• Error: Incorrect conjugation, e.g., saying "имплодируется" instead of "имплодирует" for reflexive forms. Correct: Use standard conjugation unless a reflexive context is needed. Explanation: Russian verbs don't always require the reflexive particle; overusing it can make the sentence awkward.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture and media, terms like "имплодировать" are often associated with scientific advancements, such as in space exploration or military technology. For instance, discussions of implosions in films or news about demolitions reflect Russia's emphasis on engineering prowess, harking back to Soviet-era innovations in physics.

Related Concepts:

• взрыв (vzryv) - Explosion
• схлопывание (skhlopuvaniye) - Collapsing
• имплозия (implozia) - Implosion (noun form)