Breakdown

usgb/ˈbreɪkdaʊn/
noun

A failure to function or work properly.

The car had a breakdown on the highway
Visual representation of "breakdown" - A failure to function or work properly

Often appears as...

  • mechanical breakdown
  • emotional breakdown
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Unexpected events

A breakdown often refers to sudden or unpredicted failures, not gradual ones.

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The printer's breakdown caught us off-guard during the project.
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Emergency situations

The word 'breakdown' can imply a need for urgent action, like repairs.

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We need a mechanic for a breakdown now.
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Metaphorical use

Breakdown can metaphorically describe the failure of plans or discussions.

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There was a breakdown in negotiations between the parties.
Visual representation of the word "Breakdown"

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