Meaning of the word meltdown in English

What does meltdown mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

meltdown

US /ˈmelt.daʊn/

UK /ˈmelt.daʊn/

a disaster or collapse, especially in an economic, financial, or emotional context

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The stock market experienced a complete meltdown last week.

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She had an emotional meltdown after the breakup.

Synonym:

collapse breakdown failure disaster debacle

a severe accident in a nuclear reactor in which the fuel rods melt and release radiation

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The Chernobyl disaster was caused by a nuclear meltdown.

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Safety protocols are crucial to prevent a reactor meltdown.

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