breakdown (Meaning)
breakdown (n)
the act of disrupting an established order so it fails to continue
a mental or physical breakdown
(biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action
a cessation of normal operation
an analysis into mutually exclusive categories
breakdown (n.)
The act or result of breaking down, as of a carriage; downfall.
A noisy, rapid, shuffling dance engaged in competitively by a number of persons or pairs in succession, as among the colored people of the Southern United States, and so called, perhaps, because the exercise is continued until most of those who take part in it break down.
Any rude, noisy dance performed by shuffling the feet, usually by one person at a time.
Synonyms & Antonyms of breakdown
breakdown Sentence Examples
- The sudden breakdown of the car left us stranded on the side of the road.
- After a long day of stress, I experienced a mental breakdown and needed some time alone to recover.
- The breakdown of communication between departments led to confusion and delays in the project.
- The breakdown of the negotiations resulted in the cancellation of the business deal.
- The breakdown of the old bridge prompted authorities to close it down for repairs.
- The breakdown of the computer system caused chaos in the office, disrupting work for hours.
- The breakdown of trust between the partners irreparably damaged their relationship.
- The breakdown of the peace talks threatened to escalate tensions in the region.
- The breakdown of the family unit had a profound impact on the children's well-being.
- The breakdown of the economy led to widespread unemployment and hardship for many people.
FAQs About the word breakdown
the act of disrupting an established order so it fails to continue, a mental or physical breakdown, (biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal
distinguish, rank,classify, sort, place, group, relegate, type, separate, grade
confuse, lump, disarrange, scramble, mix (up), jumble, confuse, scramble, lump, disarrange
The sudden breakdown of the car left us stranded on the side of the road.
After a long day of stress, I experienced a mental breakdown and needed some time alone to recover.
The breakdown of communication between departments led to confusion and delays in the project.
The breakdown of the negotiations resulted in the cancellation of the business deal.
