breakdown
Definitions
A mechanical or electrical failure of a machine or vehicle.
A mental or physical collapse caused by stress or illness.
A detailed analysis or categorization of something into smaller parts.
Examples
The mechanical breakdown of the car left us stranded on the side of the highway.
The report provides a detailed breakdown of the company's annual expenses.
After months of intense stress, she suffered a nervous breakdown and had to take a leave of absence.
Synonyms
collapse failure malfunction disintegration analysis decline stoppage
Antonyms
success integration improvement synthesis functioning recovery construction