Définitions
1.NounA failure, particularly one which is mechanical in nature."Whenever he was behind the wheel, he would panic at the first sign of a breakdown."
2.NounThe sudden (and usually damaging) transition of an electrical insulator to a conductor when subjected to a sufficiently strong voltage, caused by the partial or complete ionization of the insulator; an instance of this; also, the minimum voltage at which this occurs.
3.NounSomething, such as a vehicle, that has experienced a mechanical failure."We saw a breakdown by the side of the road."
4.NounSeparation of a thing into components; decomposition, fragmentation; an instance of this.
Detailed categorization, or itemization or listing, of the components of a thing; an instance of this."Looking at the breakdown of the budget, I see a few items we could cut."
5.NounDetailed categorization, or itemization or listing, of the components of a thing; an instance of this."Looking at the breakdown of the budget, I see a few items we could cut."
6.NounBreaking of chemical bonds within a compound to produce simpler compounds or elements; an instance of this.
7.NounA detailed description of a forthcoming project or screenplay which identifies all the required elements, such as the cast, costumes, equipment, props, and special effects.
8.NounA failure in a relationship; a failure or loss of organization in a system.
(Sudden) worsening of physical health or mental stability, resulting in an inability to carry on normal activities; an instance of this."After so much stress, he suffered a breakdown and simply gave up."
9.NounA failure in a relationship; a failure or loss of organization in a system.
10.Noun(Sudden) worsening of physical health or mental stability, resulting in an inability to carry on normal activities; an instance of this."After so much stress, he suffered a breakdown and simply gave up."
11.NounInjury to a horse's leg causing lameness; an instance of this.
12.NounThe short period of open play immediately after a tackle and before and during the ensuing ruck.
13.NounAn act of splitting logs of wood using a large saw in a sawmill; also, the saw used; or the building in which the process is carried out.
14.NounA part of a piece of music or a song which differs from the other parts in that it features improvisation or is stripped down (for example, played by fewer instruments or a solo performer).
Synonym of percussion break (“a percussion-focused segment of a song, chosen by a hip-hop DJ to manipulate through cutting, mixing, and other techniques in order to create rhythmic music”).
A section of a song, typical in hardcore music and related styles (such as metalcore, grindcore, and deathcore), characterized by a lower tempo and greater heaviness and intensity of sound.
15.NounA part of a piece of music or a song which differs from the other parts in that it features improvisation or is stripped down (for example, played by fewer instruments or a solo performer).
16.NounSynonym of percussion break (“a percussion-focused segment of a song, chosen by a hip-hop DJ to manipulate through cutting, mixing, and other techniques in order to create rhythmic music”).
17.NounA section of a song, typical in hardcore music and related styles (such as metalcore, grindcore, and deathcore), characterized by a lower tempo and greater heaviness and intensity of sound.
18.NounA noisy, rapid, shuffling dance engaged in competitively by a number of individuals or pairs in succession, common among African-Americans from the Southern United States; also, a lively event, chiefly in a rural setting, at which such dancing is done; a hoedown, a shindig.
A piece of music played for such a dance, especially a rapid bluegrass tune featuring a five-string banjo.
19.NounA noisy, rapid, shuffling dance engaged in competitively by a number of individuals or pairs in succession, common among African-Americans from the Southern United States; also, a lively event, chiefly in a rural setting, at which such dancing is done; a hoedown, a shindig.
20.NounA piece of music played for such a dance, especially a rapid bluegrass tune featuring a five-string banjo.
21.NounAn act of a structure or other thing breaking and collapsing.