Vzorec užití:
a breakup (with [someone]); after the breakup
The breakup was hard, but they stayed friends.
A szakítás nehéz volt, de barátok maradtak.
After the breakup, she moved to a new apartment.
A szakítás után új lakásba költözött.
He still feels upset about the breakup.
Učební příklady
Their breakup happened last month.
A szakításuk múlt hónapban történt.
After the breakup, I felt sad.
A szakítás után szomorú voltam.
Častá chyba:
Learners often confuse the noun "breakup" with the verb phrase "break up" (e.g., "They broke up"). Spelling is usually one word in American English and often hyphenated (break-up) in British English.
Význam
end of a romantic relationship
Kolokace
a bad breakup
|a messy breakup
|an amicable breakup
|a painful breakup
|a sudden breakup
|a recent breakup
|a breakup with someone
|after the breakup
|get over a breakup
|the breakup happened
Synonyma
split (More informal; often implies two people separating.)
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separation (More general; can sound more formal or less emotional.)
Antonyma
reconciliation (Getting back together after conflict or separation.)
Témata
relationships
|emotions
|daily_life
Definice
when two people stop being a couple
the ending of a romantic relationship between two people
Vzorec užití:
the breakup of [a group/organization]
The breakup of the band shocked their fans.
A zenekar feloszlása sokkolta a rajongóikat.
The merger talks failed, raising fears about a breakup of the partnership.
Az egyesülési tárgyalások kudarcot vallottak, ami aggodalmakat keltett a partnerség felbomlásának lehetősége miatt.
The breakup of the coalition led to an early election.
Učební příklady
The breakup of the team was unexpected.
A csapat felbomlása váratlan volt.
Častá chyba:
Don’t use "breakup" for a temporary disagreement; it usually means the group actually ends.
Význam
dissolving a group or organization
Kolokace
the breakup of the band
|the breakup of the company
|the breakup of the partnership
|the breakup of the coalition
|the group's breakup
|announce a breakup
|lead to a breakup
|avoid a breakup
|a breakup rumor
|a sudden breakup
Synonyma
dissolution (More formal; often used for organizations or governments.)
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disbanding (Emphasizes members separating (e.g., a band, team, unit).)
Antonyma
formation (The creation or starting of a group.)
Témata
work
|society
|music
|business
Definice
when a group stops existing
the ending of a group, partnership, or organization, so that its members stop working together
Vzorec užití:
the breakup of [material/ice/crowd]
Scientists tracked the breakup of the ice shelf over several weeks.
A tudósok több héten át nyomon követték a jégself szétesését.
Strong currents caused the breakup of the floating debris.
Az erős áramlatok miatt szétesett az úszó törmelékhalmaz.
The breakup of the crowd made it easier for police to clear the street.
Učební příklady
The breakup of the ice started in spring.
A jégtakaró szétesése tavasszal kezdődött.
Častá chyba:
In this meaning, "breakup" is about physical separation, not relationships.
Význam
breaking apart into pieces
Kolokace
the breakup of ice
|the breakup of a glacier
|the breakup of a raft
|the breakup of a crowd
|breakup into fragments
|rapid breakup
|seasonal breakup
|ice breakup
|breakup begins
|breakup accelerates
Synonyma
disintegration (Often suggests breaking down into very small parts.)
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fragmentation (Emphasizes splitting into separate pieces or fragments.)
Antonyma
cohesion (Staying together as one whole rather than separating.)
Témata
nature
|science
|environment
Definice
when something breaks into smaller pieces
the process in which something breaks, separates, or disperses into smaller parts
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BUSINESS
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Vzorec užití:
a breakup of [costs/sales/data] (by [category])
The report includes a breakup of costs by department.
A jelentés tartalmazza a költségek részlegenkénti bontását.
Can you send me the breakup of sales by region?
El tudod küldeni az értékesítési adatok régiók szerinti bontását?
They asked for a detailed breakup of the final invoice.
Učební příklady
Please show the cost breakup.
Kérlek, mutasd meg a költségbontást.
Častá chyba:
In many contexts, especially outside business writing, "breakdown" is more common than "breakup" for numbers and categories.
Význam
detailed division of figures
Kolokace
a cost breakup
|a sales breakup
|a breakup by category
|a breakup by region
|a monthly breakup
|provide a breakup
|share a breakup
|a detailed breakup
|a percentage breakup
|a breakup of expenses
Synonyma
breakdown (More common and widely understood for figures and categories.)
Antonyma
total (A single overall number without details.)
Témata
business
|money
|data
Definice
a list showing parts of a total
a division of a total into smaller parts, especially to show amounts or categories
Vzorec užití:
audio/signal breakup; breakup on the line
There was a lot of audio breakup during the video call.
A videóhívás közben nagyon szakadozott a hang.
If you move closer to the router, you should get less signal breakup.
Ha közelebb mész a routerhez, kevésbé fog szakadozni a jel.
I missed part of what he said because of breakup on the line.
Učební příklady
The call had audio breakup.
A hívás közben szakadozott a hang.
Častá chyba:
This is usually uncountable or used in phrases like "audio breakup"; for a single event, speakers also say "a drop-out" or "a glitch."
Význam
interruption in audio or video
Kolokace
audio breakup
|signal breakup
|voice breakup
|breakup on the call
|constant breakup
|noticeable breakup
|connection breakup
|breakup and static
|breakup during the meeting
|reduce breakup
Synonyma
dropout (Often used for brief loss of audio/video signal.)
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glitch (More general; can be any small technical problem.)
Antonyma
clarity (Clear, uninterrupted sound or picture.)
Témata
technology
|communication
Definice
when the sound or connection cuts in and out
a moment when sound, video, or a communications signal becomes unclear or stops briefly
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INFORMAL
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Vzorec užití:
have a breakup (on air/on stage); a breakup during [a scene]
The comedian had a breakup on live TV and couldn’t finish the joke.
A komikus élő adásban elnevette magát, és nem tudta befejezni a viccet.
Her breakup during the scene made the whole cast laugh.
Az, hogy a jelenet közben elnevette magát, megnevettette az egész szereplőgárdát.
They kept the breakup in the final cut because it felt natural.
Učební příklady
He had a breakup on stage.
Elnevette magát a színpadon.
Častá chyba:
This is a specialized meaning; in everyday conversation, "breakup" usually refers to relationships.
Význam
losing composure while performing
Kolokace
an on-air breakup
|a breakup during the sketch
|a live breakup
|try not to breakup
|a total breakup
|a mid-scene breakup
|a rehearsal breakup
|a funny breakup
|the actor's breakup
|breakup bloopers
Synonyma
corpsing (Common in British English; specifically laughing during a performance.)
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cracking up (More general; not limited to performance contexts.)
Antonyma
composure (Remaining controlled and able to continue performing.)
Témata
media
|entertainment
|humor
Definice
when a performer suddenly laughs and can’t continue
a moment in a performance or broadcast when someone starts laughing or cannot continue speaking normally