Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
break-down
noun
/ˈbreɪk.daʊn/
Definition
A failure to function or a collapse of a system.
Examples
- The car had a break-down on the highway, leaving us stranded.
- During the meeting, she experienced a break-down due to stress.
- We need a plan for what to do in case of a system break-down.
Meaning
The term ‘break-down’ refers to the situation when something stops working or fails to operate correctly. It can be used to describe physical objects like machines or emotional states.
Synonyms
- failure
- collapse
- malfunction
- break
- default
