Definition:

The act of a knot changing shape and allowing rope to slip through when force is applied resulting in the tightening of the loop created by the knot.

Notes:

See Cinch (v)

Also called capsize or capsizing.

A Single Column Tie is designed to be non-collapsing, meaning it will not cinch down on the body when force is applied to it.

A knot can be purposefully collapsed, meaning it is purposefully tightened or cinched down before completion. This is a common technique when attaching an Upline to prevent slippage.