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Noun
/ˈbrākˌdoun/,
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breakdowns, plural;
  1. A failure of a relationship or of communication
    • - the breakdown of their marriage
    • - some of these women will have experienced marital breakdown
  2. A collapse of a system of authority due to widespread transgression of the rules
    • - a breakdown in military discipline
  3. A sudden collapse in someone's mental health

  4. A mechanical failure

  5. The chemical or physical decomposition of something
    • - the breakdown of ammonia to nitrites
  6. An explanatory analysis, esp. of statistics
    • - a detailed cost breakdown
  7. A lively, energetic American country dance

  1. (breakdown) dislocation: the act of disrupting an established order so it fails to continue; "the social dislocations resulting from government policies"; "his warning came after the breakdown of talks in London"
  2. (breakdown) a mental or physical breakdown
  3. (breakdown) an analysis into mutually exclusive categories
  4. (Breakdown (band)) Breakdown was started in 1986, during the resurgence of the hardcore scene. Despite being a NYHC band, being based in Yonkers Breakdown didn't have the Lower East Side Crew-mentality of Warzone and Agnostic Front. ...
  5. (Breakdown (Beavis and Butt-head episode)) The following is an episode list for the MTV animated television series Beavis and Butt-head. ...
  6. (Breakdown (book)) Breakdown (ISBN 0-452-28427-9) is a 2003 book by Bill Gertz arguing that U.S. intelligence services "lost sight of [their] purpose and function" due to Clinton administration policies that were more concerned with political correctness than with national defense.
  7. (Breakdown (comics)) Breakdown was a comic published by Devil's Due Productions as part of their Aftermath line. It began in October 2004, and was written by Chuck Dixon, and drawn by Dave Ross.
  8. (Breakdown (Cougar Town)) Cougar Town is an American comedy-drama television series that premiered on September 23, 2009 in the United States on the American Broadcasting Company (ABC). On October 8, 2009, ABC announced that Cougar Town has been picked up for a full season.
  9. (Breakdown (Daughtry song)) Daughtry is the debut album of the American rock band of the same name, the band formed and fronted by American Idol season five finalist Chris Daughtry. The album is the fastest selling debut rock album in Soundscan history.
  10. (breakdown) A failure, particularly mechanical; something that has failed; A physical collapse or lapse of mental stability; Listing, division or categorization in great detail; Breaking of chemical bonds within a compound to produce simpler compounds or elements; A musical technique, by where ...
  11. (Breakdown) (1) An initial rolling or drawing operation‚ or a series of such operations‚ for reducing an ingot or extruded shape to desired size before the finish reduction. (2) A preliminary press–forging operation.
  12. (breakdown) When a horse suffers a serious injury; lameness.
  13. (Breakdown (Puncture)) A disruptive discharge through insulation due to failure under electrostatic stress.
  14. (Breakdown) this provides cover for any electronic item (up to seven years old from date of manufacture) and all musical instruments against failure due to a mechanical, constructional, electronic or electrical defect. ...
  15. (Breakdown) We operate a well maintained new vehicle. In the unlikely event of breakdown or the car being rendered unserviceable (for example, in the event of collision), we will use our best endeavour to provide a back-up vehicle or vehicles as quickly as possible. ...
  16. (Breakdown) The process of breaking an opponent beneath you to his stomach or side. This often makes turning him over for a pin easier.
  17. (BREAKDOWN) A summary description of a script prepared by or for the casting director often including the names of the director, producer, network or studio, together with audition location and times, storyline and roles available for casting in a production. ...
  18. (6. Breakdown) Our vehicles are serviced and maintained to the highest levels however in the unfortunate event of breakdown Debonair Limos/Ballooms cannot be held responsible.
  19. (6. BREAKDOWN) In the event of a breakdown or accident, A.A services are at the full disposal of the Hirer. Instructions for repairs or replacement, at a cost not exceeding £50, may be given by the hirer, who will be reimbursed on the production of receipted invoice. ...
  20. (BREAKDOWN) This is an environmental issue whereby different factors associated with an equity cause an abundance of sellers vs. buyers. Charts can many times provide breakdown indications. They clearly provide the picture of a breakdown. ...
  21. (BREAKDOWN) means a condition other than a normal operating mode caused by a non-preventable mechanical or electrical failure, out of tolerance condition, or accidental occurrence such as fire, explosion, flooding, earthquake, etc.
  22. (Breakdown) $40 of crack cocaine that can be broken down into $20 packages
  23. (Breakdown) 1) How well material mixes into a lump free homogenous solution. 2) Loss of viscosity a few hours after mixing.
  24. (Breakdown) A mechanical or electrical failure, puncture (providing a spare wheel is available), loss of keys, running out of fuel.
  25. (Breakdown) A price movement through an identified level of support, which is usually followed by heavy volume and sharp declines. ...