Breakdown Meaning

There are 5 meaning(s) for word Breakdown

Meaning 1 : a mental or physical breakdown

    Synonyms : crack-up
Meaning 2 : (biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action

    Synonyms : decomposition,  putrefaction,  rot,  rotting
Meaning 3 : an analysis into mutually exclusive categories

    Synonyms : partitioning
Meaning 4 : a cessation of normal operation

    Example : there was a power breakdown

    Synonyms : equipment failure
Meaning 5 : the act of disrupting an established order so it fails to continue

    Example : his warning came after the breakdown of talks in London

    Synonyms : dislocation