Breakdown

Pronunciation: /ˈbreɪkˌdaʊn/

Breakdown (noun)

  1. when a machine or vehicle stops working properly.
  2. a serious emotional or mental problem causing someone to be unable to function normally.
  3. a detailed explanation or analysis of something.

Examples

  • The car had a breakdown on the highway.
  • A breakdown in the system caused delays.

Common collocations: suffer a breakdown, unexpected breakdown, emotional breakdown, suffer a breakdown, provide a breakdown

Synonyms of Breakdown

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Breakdown

  • — When discussing outcomes or results.
  • — When referring to machinery or systems.