Meaning of the word "break point" in English
What does "break point" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
break point
US /ˈbreɪk pɔɪnt/
UK /ˈbreɪk pɔɪnt/
Noun
1.
a point at which a person, system, or situation will fail or collapse
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The constant pressure brought him to his break point.
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The company reached its break point after several financial losses.
2.
(in tennis and other racket sports) a point that, if won by the receiver, will result in a break of service
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He saved two break points in the final set.
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She converted her first break point to take the lead.
3.
(in computing) an intentional stopping or pausing place in a program, put in for debugging purposes
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The programmer set a breakpoint to inspect the variable's value.
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Debugging tools allow you to set multiple breakpoints.
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