meltdown
gb/mˈɛltdˌaʊn/ us/mˈɛltdˌaʊn/
Anglais
Sens
0 sens
unknown
informal
B2
entity
1
Sudden failure or loss of control
A complete loss of control, especially from strong emotions or a big problem in machines or systems.
Exemples
- The toddler had a meltdown in the supermarket.
- The stock market suffered a major meltdown yesterday.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
meltdown
API
GB/mˈɛltdˌaʊn/
US/mˈɛltdˌaʊn/
Syllabes et accentuation
melt - down (2 syllabes)
Stress on 1st syllable (melt)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: meltdown
- Plural: meltdown, meltdowns
Expressions
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