breakdown
gb/bɹˈeɪkdˌaʊn/ us/bɹˈeɪkdˌaʊn/
B1
Anglais
~ 7900
meghibásodás, lerobbanás, idegösszeomlás, lelki összeomlás, részletezés, bontás, tételes kimutatás, összeomlás, megromlás, megszakadás, lebomlás, bomlás, lebontás, kiállás, breakdown, áttekintés, egyszerű magyarázat, összefoglaló
NOM
B1
1
meghibásodás
B2
lerobbanás
B2
We were late because our car had a breakdown on the highway.
Elkéstünk, mert az autónk lerobbant az autópályán.
The factory suffered a major breakdown that stopped production for two days.
A gyárban súlyos meghibásodás történt, ami két napra leállította a termelést.
Make sure your insurance covers breakdowns while you are abroad.
A sudden power breakdown left the whole neighborhood in darkness.
Exemples pédagogiques
Their car had a breakdown on the way to work.
Munkába menet lerobbant az autójuk.
We waited an hour for the breakdown truck to arrive.
Egy órát vártunk, mire megérkezett az autómentő.
The bus breakdown caused a long delay.
I’m afraid of a breakdown when I drive an old car.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners often confuse the noun "breakdown" with the verb phrase "break down". Use "have a breakdown" (noun) for the event, and "the car broke down" (verb) for the action.
Sens
sudden failure of a machine
Collocations
car breakdown
|engine breakdown
|mechanical breakdown
|sudden breakdown
|breakdown service
|roadside breakdown
Synonymes
malfunction (More technical and often used for smaller faults, not always a total stop.)
Antonymes
smooth running (Describes a machine or system working without problems, the opposite of a breakdown.)
Thèmes
transport
|technology
|daily life
|transportation
Définition
A time when a machine or car stops working and cannot be used.
A sudden mechanical failure in which a machine or vehicle stops working correctly.
NOM
B2
2
After months of working seven days a week, he suffered a breakdown.
Miután hónapokon át heti hét napot dolgozott, idegösszeomlást kapott.
She was close to a nervous breakdown and finally took time off work.
Közel állt az idegösszeomláshoz, ezért végül szabadságot vett ki a munkából.
His breakdown came after a long period of stress and lack of sleep.
The film shows a successful lawyer’s slow breakdown under pressure.
Exemples pédagogiques
He had a breakdown after he lost his job.
Idegösszeomlást kapott, miután elvesztette az állását.
She is afraid of having another nervous breakdown.
Attól fél, hogy újabb idegösszeomlást kap.
The doctor said his breakdown was caused by stress.
After her breakdown, she stayed in hospital for two weeks.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes use "breakdown" for any normal sadness or tiredness. A breakdown is much more serious than just feeling sad or stressed; it suggests a crisis in mental or emotional health.
Sens
sudden mental or emotional collapse
Collocations
nervous breakdown
|mental breakdown
|emotional breakdown
|have a breakdown
|on the verge of a breakdown
Synonymes
meltdown (More informal and often used for a shorter, less clinical emotional loss of control.)
Antonymes
recovery (Refers to returning to normal mental health after a breakdown.)
Thèmes
health
|emotions
|psychology
Définition
A very serious time when someone cannot control their mind or emotions because of too much stress.
A sudden and serious collapse in a person’s mental or emotional health, often caused by extreme stress.
NOM
B1
3
Schéma d’usage :
a breakdown of [something]
The invoice includes a full breakdown of all the charges.
A számla az összes díj tételes részletezését tartalmazza.
The report gives a breakdown of student performance by age and gender.
A jelentés a diákok teljesítményét életkor és nem szerinti bontásban mutatja be.
Could you send me a breakdown of the project costs?
Here’s a breakdown of our sales by region for last year.
Exemples pédagogiques
The bill shows a breakdown of the price.
A számla tételesen mutatja, miből áll össze az ár.
We need a breakdown of our monthly spending.
Szükségünk van a havi kiadásaink részletes kimutatására.
The teacher gave a breakdown of the exam scores.
This chart is a breakdown of our customers by country.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes say "*divide down" or "*explain down" instead of asking for a "breakdown" of numbers or information. Use "a breakdown of X" when you want to see the parts or groups of X.
Sens
detailed division into parts
Collocations
cost breakdown
|breakdown of expenses
|breakdown of results
|breakdown by category
|detailed breakdown
|provide a breakdown
Synonymes
analysis (Broader and more general; a breakdown often focuses on listing or grouping parts clearly.)
Antonymes
summary (Gives only the main points, while a breakdown shows the detailed parts.)
Thèmes
business
|math
|education
|work
|finance
|communication
Définition
A clear list that shows the different parts of something, such as costs, numbers, or groups.
A detailed listing or division of something, especially money, data, or information, into its separate parts or categories.
NOM
B2
4
Schéma d’usage :
a breakdown in [system/relationship]
A breakdown in communication led to serious mistakes in the project.
A kommunikáció zavara súlyos hibákhoz vezetett a projektben.
The talks ended in a complete breakdown of negotiations.
A tárgyalások végül teljesen megszakadtak.
Many people blamed the crisis on a breakdown of trust in government.
There has been a breakdown of law and order in the region.
Exemples pédagogiques
There was a breakdown in communication between the teams.
Megszakadt a kommunikáció a csapatok között.
Their marriage ended after a long breakdown in trust.
A házasságuk a bizalom hosszan tartó megromlása után ért véget.
The meeting failed because of a breakdown of negotiations.
A breakdown of order followed the protest.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes say "*communication was breakdown" instead of "there was a breakdown in communication" or "communication broke down". Use the noun "a breakdown in X" or the verb phrase "X broke down".
Sens
failure of a system or process
Collocations
breakdown in communication
|breakdown of law and order
|marriage breakdown
|complete breakdown
|breakdown of negotiations
Synonymes
collapse (Often stronger, suggesting a sudden and total failure of the system or relationship.)
Antonymes
proper functioning (Describes a system or relationship working as it should, opposite of a breakdown.)
Thèmes
society
|politics
|communication
|work
|business
|relationships
Définition
A time when a system, process, or relationship stops working well or stops working at all.
The point at which a system, process, or relationship stops functioning effectively or completely fails.
NOM
B2
TECHNICAL
5
Schéma d’usage :
the breakdown of [substance]
The drug affects the breakdown of fats in the body.
A gyógyszer befolyásolja a zsírok lebontását a szervezetben.
Ultraviolet light causes the breakdown of ozone in the upper atmosphere.
Az ultraibolya fény az ózon lebomlását okozza a felső légkörben.
The rapid breakdown of organic matter releases nutrients into the soil.
Enzymes speed up the breakdown of food during digestion.
Exemples pédagogiques
Exercise can increase the breakdown of fat.
A testmozgás fokozhatja a zsír lebontását.
The breakdown of food starts in the mouth.
Az étel lebontása már a szájban elkezdődik.
Heat can cause the breakdown of some chemicals.
Bacteria help with the breakdown of dead plants.
Erreur fréquente :
No specific common mistake is strongly associated with this technical sense, apart from general confusion with everyday senses like mechanical failure.
Sens
chemical or biological decomposition
Collocations
protein breakdown
|fat breakdown
|breakdown of ozone
|chemical breakdown
|breakdown of food
Synonymes
decomposition (More formal scientific term; very close in meaning in chemistry and biology.)
Antonymes
synthesis (The formation of more complex substances from simpler ones, the opposite of breakdown.)
Thèmes
science
|biology
|chemistry
Définition
The process when a chemical or food is broken into smaller, simpler parts, often in the body or in nature.
The process by which a chemical or biological substance is decomposed into simpler substances.
NOM
C1
INFORMAL
6
The DJ extended the breakdown to keep the crowd dancing.
A DJ meghosszabbította a kiállást, hogy a közönség tovább táncoljon.
There’s a great drum breakdown in the middle of this track.
Van egy remek dobkiállás a szám közepén.
The song moves from a soft verse into a heavy breakdown.
Exemples pédagogiques
The breakdown of this song is my favorite part.
Ebben a dalban a kiállás a kedvenc részem.
The DJ played a long breakdown before the final chorus.
A DJ egy hosszú kiállást játszott a záró refrén előtt.
Fans love the heavy breakdown at the end of the track.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners might confuse this musical sense with mechanical or emotional failure. In music reviews or club talk, "the breakdown" refers to a song section, not a problem.
Sens
rhythmic section in a song
Collocations
drum breakdown
|heavy breakdown
|drop into a breakdown
|the breakdown of the track
Synonymes
bridge (A different song section; a bridge connects parts of a song, while a breakdown focuses on reducing instruments and stressing rhythm.)
Antonymes
full chorus (A part of a song where all instruments and voices are strong, opposite of the stripped-down feel of a breakdown.)
Thèmes
music
|entertainment
|arts_entertainment
Définition
A part of a song where the music changes and the beat or drums become very strong, often for dancing.
A section of a song, especially in dance, rock, or electronic music, where the musical texture is reduced and the rhythm or beat is strongly emphasized.
NOM
B2
7
Schéma d’usage :
a breakdown of [process/situation]
Here’s a quick breakdown of what happened at the meeting.
Íme egy gyors összefoglaló arról, mi történt a megbeszélésen.
The guide includes a simple breakdown of the visa application process.
Az útmutató egyszerű áttekintést ad a vízumkérelmezési folyamatról.
Let me give you a breakdown of the steps before we start.
The article provides a clear breakdown of the new tax rules.
Exemples pédagogiques
The teacher gave a breakdown of the homework rules.
A tanár rövid áttekintést adott a házi feladatra vonatkozó szabályokról.
Can you give me a breakdown of the plan?
Tudnál adni egy rövid áttekintést a tervről?
This video is a good breakdown of the story.
I need a simple breakdown of how this machine works.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes think a "breakdown" must include numbers or money. It can also be a simple, clear explanation of steps or main points, even without figures.
Sens
simple explanation of main parts
Collocations
breakdown of what happened
|breakdown of the process
|breakdown of the steps
|quick breakdown
|basic breakdown
Synonymes
outline (Often shorter and less detailed; a breakdown usually explains parts more clearly.)
Antonymes
confusing explanation (A way of explaining that does not make something clearer, opposite of a breakdown.)
Thèmes
communication
|education
Définition
An easy explanation that shows the main parts or steps of something difficult to understand.
A clear explanation that shows the main parts or steps of something complex in a simple way.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
breakdown
API
GB/bɹˈeɪkdˌaʊn/
US/bɹˈeɪkdˌaʊn/
Syllabes et accentuation
break - down (2 syllabes)
Stress on 1st syllable (break)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: breakdown
- Plural: breakdowns
Famille de mots
Expressions
breakdown in communication
1/bɹˈeɪkdˌaʊn ˈɪn kəmjˌunɪkˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
failure of communication
A situation where people do not share information well, so they stop understanding each other.
Exemples
- The accident happened because of a breakdown in communication between the pilots and the control tower.
- There has been a serious breakdown in communication between management and staff.
- Most conflicts at work come from a breakdown in communication.
complete breakdown
1/kəmplˈit bɹˈeɪkdˌaʊn/
fixed phrase
total failure or collapse
A situation where something fails totally and does not work at all, like a machine, system, or relationship.
Exemples
- The strike led to a complete breakdown of public transport.
- Their argument caused a complete breakdown in trust.
- There was a complete breakdown of order after the earthquake.
emotional breakdown
1/ɪmˈoʊʃənəl bɹˈeɪkdˌaʊn/
fixed phrase
sudden loss of emotional control
A time when a person suddenly cannot control their feelings and feels very, very upset.
Exemples
- She had an emotional breakdown after the accident.
- The movie shows the main character’s emotional breakdown and recovery.
- He was on the edge of an emotional breakdown by the end of the year.
have a breakdown
1/hˈæv ə bɹˈeɪkdˌaʊn/
fixed phrase
experience a mental breakdown
To suddenly become unable to control your mind or emotions because of strong stress or problems.
Exemples
- He had a breakdown after working eighty-hour weeks for months.
- She nearly had a breakdown during the divorce.
- They were worried he would have a breakdown if the pressure continued.
mental breakdown
1/mˈɛntəl bɹˈeɪkdˌaʊn/
fixed phrase
serious temporary mental failure
A serious problem when someone’s mind cannot cope with stress or illness, so they cannot live normally for a time.
Exemples
- He had a mental breakdown and was hospitalized for several weeks.
- The story follows her slow recovery from a mental breakdown.
- Constant pressure at work pushed him toward a mental breakdown.
on the verge of a breakdown
1/ˈɔn ðə vˈɚd͡ʒ əv ə bɹˈeɪkdˌaʊn/
fixed phrase
almost having a breakdown
Feeling so stressed or upset that you are very close to having a serious mental or emotional breakdown.
Exemples
- By the end of the project, she was on the verge of a breakdown.
- He looked exhausted and on the verge of a breakdown.
- Many workers feel they are on the verge of a breakdown because of constant overtime.
break down
1/bɹˈeɪk dˈaʊn/
phrasal verb
Stop working or collapse emotionally
When a machine stops working, or when a person starts crying or cannot control emotions anymore.
Exemples
- My car broke down on the way home.
- Our car broke down on the way to the airport.
- She broke down in tears when she heard the news.
- Let me break down the process so everyone can understand it.
- The washing machine has broken down again.
- She broke down in tears after hearing the news.
- The washing machine keeps breaking down, so we need a new one.
- He tried to stay calm but finally broke down during the interview.
- The teacher broke the problem down into three simple questions.
- The bus broke down in the middle of the journey and everyone had to get off.
- After days of stress, he broke down and asked for help.
- The article breaks down the new law in clear language.
nervous breakdown
1/nˈɚvəs bɹˈeɪkdˌaʊn/
fixed phrase
severe mental health crisis
A period when someone cannot live normally because of extreme stress or mental illness.
Exemples
- After months of pressure at work, she had a nervous breakdown.
- After his nervous breakdown, he took six months off work.
- He took time off after suffering a nervous breakdown.
- She suffered a nervous breakdown in her twenties but later recovered.
- The doctor warned him he was close to a nervous breakdown.