meltdown

[ˈmɛltˌdaʊn]

meltdown Definition

  • 1a disastrous event, often involving the failure of a system or organization
  • 2a severe emotional breakdown

Using meltdown: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "meltdown" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The stock market experienced a meltdown during the recession.

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    The company's financial meltdown led to bankruptcy.

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    After the breakup, she had a meltdown and couldn't stop crying.

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    He had a meltdown on stage and forgot all his lines.

meltdown Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with meltdown

  • a severe nuclear reactor accident that results in core damage from overheating

    Example

    The Chernobyl disaster was a nuclear meltdown that caused widespread radiation contamination.

  • meltdown-proof

    resistant to failure or collapse under extreme conditions

    Example

    The new software is designed to be meltdown-proof, even in the event of a system crash.

  • a moment of intense emotional distress or breakdown

    Example

    After the breakup, she had a meltdown moment and couldn't stop crying for hours.

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Summary: meltdown in Brief

The term 'meltdown' [ˈmɛltˌdaʊn] refers to a disastrous event, often involving the failure of a system or organization, such as 'The stock market experienced a meltdown during the recession.' It can also refer to a severe emotional breakdown, like 'After the breakup, she had a meltdown and couldn't stop crying.' Other phrases include 'nuclear meltdown,' which describes a severe nuclear reactor accident, and 'meltdown-proof,' meaning resistant to failure under extreme conditions.

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