Looking for the meaning of the word BREAKDOWNS in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of BREAKDOWNS with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Breakdown
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈbreɪkdaʊn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a mechanical failure
Short Definition:mechanical failure
Examples:- breakdowns could totally disrupt production
Definition:
a failure of a relationship or system
Short Definition:failure of relationship or system
Examples:- a breakdown in military discipline
- a communications breakdown
- some of these women will have experienced marital breakdown
Definition:
the chemical or physical decomposition of something
Short Definition:chemical or physical decomposition
Examples:- the breakdown of ammonia to nitrites
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