total breakdown

Frequency: 6.89.1 per million words

a complete failure of a system, relationship, or negotiation

breakdownADJECTIVE + breakdown

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Examples (10)

  • The peace talks ended in a total breakdown of communication.
  • After years of arguments, they experienced a total breakdown of their marriage.
  • A sudden power surge caused a total breakdown of the city's electrical grid.
  • The riots led to a total breakdown of law and order.
  • If we don't address these issues, we risk a total breakdown of the healthcare system.
  • The company faced a total breakdown in its supply chain during the pandemic.
  • The scandal resulted in a total breakdown of public trust in the government.
  • The project suffered a total breakdown due to poor management.
  • The withdrawal of the ambassador signified a total breakdown in diplomatic relations.
  • Without clear instructions, there was a total breakdown of the assembly line process.