rupture

UK
/ˈrʌp.tʃə/
US
/ˈrʌp.tʃɚ/

Translations

rupturenoun
ruptures
pl
UK
/ˈrʌp.tʃə/
US
/ˈrʌp.tʃɚ/
ruptureMédecine.
The patient was rushed to the hospital due to a rupture in his appendix.
Le patient a été transporté d’urgence à l’hôpital en raison d’une rupture de l’appendice.
The rupture between the two countries led to years of diplomatic tension.
La rupture entre les deux pays a conduit à des années de tensions diplomatiques.
hernieSens médical courant.
After lifting the heavy box he was diagnosed with a rupture and needed surgery.
Après avoir soulevé la lourde caisse, on lui a diagnostiqué une hernie et il a dû subir une opération.
ruptureverb
ruptured
Past Simple
ruptured
Past Participle
rupturing
Gerund
UK
/ˈrʌptʃə/
US
/ˈrʌptʃɚ/
The intense pressure ruptured the dam, leading to a massive flood.
La pression intense a rompu le barrage, provoquant une immense inondation.
se déchirerEn parlant d’un tissu ou d’un ligament.
He ruptured a ligament in his knee during the football game.
Il s’est déchiré un ligament au genou pendant le match de football.
se rompre
The pipe ruptured, causing water to flood the basement.
Le tuyau s’est rompu, ce qui a provoqué une inondation dans le sous-sol.
ruptureadjective
UK
/ˈrʌptʃə/
US
/ˈrʌptʃɚ/
Used attributively before nouns (e.g., rupture disk, rupture strength) to denote relation to or capability of rupturing.
de ruptureTechnique.
A rupture disk is installed to vent excess pressure from the vessel.
Un disque de rupture est installé pour évacuer l’excès de pression du récipient.

Definitions

rupturenoun
A break or tear in an object, especially a bodily organ or tissue.
The patient was rushed to the hospital due to a rupture in his appendix.
A breach of a harmonious relationship.
The rupture between the two countries led to years of diplomatic tension.
The act of breaking or bursting suddenly.
The rupture of the dam caused widespread flooding in the valley.
A hernia, especially one involving the intestines protruding through the abdominal wall.
After lifting the heavy box he was diagnosed with a rupture and needed surgery.
ruptureverb
To break or burst suddenly.
The pipe ruptured, causing water to flood the basement.
To cause a breach or break in something.
The intense pressure ruptured the dam, leading to a massive flood.
To suffer a break or tear in a bodily organ or tissue.
He ruptured a ligament in his knee during the football game.
To disrupt or disturb a harmonious situation or relationship.
The scandal ruptured the trust between the company and its clients.
ruptureadjective
Relating to or designed to cause a rupture; referring to a component or condition that ruptures under pressure.
A rupture disk is installed to vent excess pressure from the vessel.