A breakdown Meaning in English

expression · lemma: breakdown

US

ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈbɹeɪkˌdaʊn

uh-BRAYK-down

UK

æɪ/ /bɹˈeɪkdaʊn

brAYK-down

Definition

'A breakdown' can mean a mechanical failure, a detailed list, or a serious emotional or mental crisis.

Usage & Nuances

Common in both technical and emotional contexts. Collocates: 'have a breakdown', 'emotional breakdown', 'a breakdown of costs', 'car breakdown'. The article 'a' is almost always included. Specify the type of breakdown if context isn't clear.

• Spanish: una avería - un desglose - una crisis (emocional)
• Portuguese (BR): uma pane - um detalhamento - uma crise (emocional)
• Portuguese (PT): uma avaria - um detalhamento - uma crise (emocional)
• Chinese (Simplified): 故障 - 明细 - （情绪）崩溃
• Chinese (Traditional): 故障 - 明細 - （情緒）崩潰
• Hindi: खराबी - विस्तृत विवरण - मानसिक टूटना
• Arabic: عُطل - تفصيل - انهيار (عصبي)
• Bengali: বিঘ্ন - বিশদ তালিকা - মানসিক ভাঙ্গন
• Russian: поломка - разбивка - нервный срыв
• Japanese: 故障 - 内訳 - 精神的な危機
• Vietnamese: sự hỏng hóc - bảng phân tích - suy sụp
• Korean: 고장 - 세부 내역 - 심리적 붕괴
• Turkish: arıza - döküm - ruhsal çöküntü
• Urdu: خرابی - تفصیلی فہرست - ذہنی دباؤ
• Indonesian: kerusakan - rincian - gangguan mental

Example Sentences

My car had a breakdown on the way to work.

basic

She had a breakdown after losing her job.

basic

The manager gave us a breakdown of the sales numbers.

basic

After the power outage, there was a breakdown in communication.

natural

Let me give you a breakdown of the costs before you decide.

natural

He was so stressed at work that he nearly had a breakdown.

natural