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breakdown

 

[ ˈbreɪkdaʊn ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

financial

A breakdown refers to a detailed summary or analysis, especially of financial information.

Synonyms

analysis, examination, summary

Examples of usage

  • The accountant provided a breakdown of the company's expenses for the quarter.
  • Can you give me a breakdown of the costs involved in this project?
Context #2 | Noun

mechanical

A breakdown can also refer to a mechanical failure, especially of a machine or vehicle.

Synonyms

crash, failure, malfunction

Examples of usage

  • The car experienced a breakdown on the highway.
  • The factory had to stop production due to a breakdown in one of the machines.
Context #3 | Verb

mental health

As a verb, breakdown means to collapse mentally or emotionally.

Synonyms

break, collapse, crumble

Examples of usage

  • The stress of the situation caused him to breakdown and cry.
  • She felt like she was going to breakdown under the pressure.

Translations

Translations of the word "breakdown" in other languages:

🇵🇹 quebra

🇮🇳 विघटन

🇩🇪 Zusammenbruch

🇮🇩 kerusakan

🇺🇦 розпад

🇵🇱 załamanie

🇯🇵 崩壊 (ほうかい)

🇫🇷 panne

🇪🇸 desglose

🇹🇷 çöküş

🇰🇷 붕괴 (bung-gwae)

🇸🇦 انهيار

🇨🇿 porucha

🇸🇰 rozpad

🇨🇳 崩溃 (bēngkuì)

🇸🇮 razpad

🇮🇸 brot

🇰🇿 ыдырау

🇬🇪 გადახდომა

🇦🇿 dağılma

🇲🇽 desglose

Word origin

The word 'breakdown' originated in the mid-17th century, combining 'break' with 'down'. It has evolved to encompass a wide range of meanings, from financial analysis to mechanical failures and mental collapses. The versatility of 'breakdown' reflects the complexities of modern life and the various ways things can fall apart.

See also: break, breakable, breakaway, breakdowns, breaker, breaking, breakthrough, breakthroughs, breakup, outbreak, unbreakable, unbroken.