Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
breakdown
noun
/ˈbreɪkˌdaʊn/
Definition
A breakdown is a failure to function or an analysis that details the components of something.
Examples
- The car had a breakdown on the highway.
- We did a breakdown of the project’s expenses.
- After the announcement, she experienced a breakdown due to stress.
Meaning
It can refer to both a physical collapse (like a car breaking down) and a detailed analysis of a situation or problem.
Synonyms
- failure
- collapse
- analysis
- disruption
