collapsible
adjective
col·laps·ible
kə-ˈlap-sə-bəl 
: able to be folded into a more compact shape
a collapsible stepladder
The collapsible bikes were created in London with the city commuter in mind …—
Karen Loutzenheiser
Karen LoutzenheiserHagrid wouldn't let Harry buy a solid gold cauldron, either … but they got a nice set of scales for weighing potion ingredients and a collapsible brass telescope.—J. K. Rowling
J. K. Rowling
also, of a part of a graphical user interface
: able to be hidden or to have certain components (such as options in a menu) hidden by the user when not needed
The use of a collapsible menu keeps the navigation less cluttered, but keeps all functionality at your fingertips. —Susan Perschke
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Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
Thanks to collapsible pot supports, the petite powerhouse packs down to the size of a kiwi.
—Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 16 May 2025
Camp Chef’s collapsible trash can is a large capacity option that works as well for picnics as for casual camping trips.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 22 Apr. 2025
The collapsible boxes with lids–and durable handles–come in multiple sizes and colors.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2025
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“Collapsible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/collapsible. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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