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Meltdown
01
a disastrous failure or collapse of a system, plan, or situation
Examples
The website had a total meltdown during the product launch.
Our presentation suffered a meltdown when the projector stopped working.
02
the accident in which the core of a nuclear reactor fails to operate and the fuel melts the container releasing an alarming level of radiation
03
an emotional breakdown caused by stress, fear, or overwhelming pressure
SlangExamples
She had a full meltdown over the looming project deadline.
He nearly had a meltdown when the client rejected his proposal.
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