Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
go kaput
Phrase
/ɡoʊ kəˈpʊt/
Definition
To break down or stop functioning completely.
Examples
- The old car finally went kaput after years of service.
- My computer went kaput in the middle of the presentation.
- If the washing machine goes kaput, we’ll need to buy a new one.
Meaning
The phrase ‘go kaput’ is often used informally to indicate that something has failed or is no longer operational.
Synonyms
- Break down
- Fail
- Cease to function
- Stop working
