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Breakdown
01
avaria, falha
a situation in which something fails to work properly, especially because of a mechanical failure
Exemplos
Frequent breakdowns in the power grid led to widespread blackouts.
Falhas frequentes na rede elétrica levaram a apagões generalizados.
02
avaria, ruptura
a failure in the progress or effectiveness of a relationship or system
Exemplos
As a result of the breakdown, the group disbanded and stopped collaborating.
Como resultado do colapso, o grupo se dissolveu e parou de colaborar.
03
esgotamento nervoso, colapso nervoso
a condition in which a person becomes so anxious or depressed that they can no longer handle their everyday life
Exemplos
The intense academic pressure during finals week caused several students to suffer breakdowns.
A intensa pressão acadêmica durante a semana de provas finais fez com que vários alunos sofressem colapsos nervosos.
04
análise detalhada, discriminação
a systematic analysis that divides a whole into separate parts for clarity or measurement
Exemplos
The teacher asked for a breakdown of the steps you took to solve the problem.
O professor pediu uma detalhamento das etapas que você seguiu para resolver o problema.
05
decomposição, degradação
the process by which organic matter is decomposed, often by bacterial, fungal, or enzymatic action
Exemplos
Soil microbes drive the breakdown of agricultural residues into humus.
Os micróbios do solo impulsionam a decomposição dos resíduos agrícolas em húmus.
06
Uma dança animada e energética, em solo ou grupo
a lively, energetic solo or group dance featuring intricate footwork and rhythmic accenting, associated with old-time, flatfooting, clogging, buckdancing, or other Southern Appalachian step‑dance traditions
Exemplos
The caller announced a breakdown, and the floors filled with flatfooters showing off their best moves.
O dançarino anunciou um breakdown, e os pisos encheram-se de flatfooters exibindo seus melhores movimentos.
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