Meltdown

Pronunciation: /ˈmɛltˌdaʊn/

Meltdown (noun)

  1. A sudden loss of control in feelings, often with loud crying or angry behaviour.
  2. A serious failure where a computer or system stops working correctly.
  3. A nuclear accident where fuel inside a reactor becomes dangerously overheated and melts.

Examples

  • She had a meltdown during the meeting.
  • The stress caused a meltdown in him.