dealbreaker

UK
/ˈdiːlˌbreɪ.kər/
US
/ˈdiːlˌbreɪ.kɚ/

Translations

dealbreakernoun
dealbreakers
pl
UK
/ˈdiːlˌbreɪ.kər/
US
/ˈdiːlˌbreɪ.kɚ/
камень преткновения
His refusal to move to another city was a dealbreaker for their relationship.
Его отказ переехать в другой город стал камнем преткновения в их отношениях.
The lack of funding was a dealbreaker for the project.
Отсутствие финансирования стало препятствием для проекта.
dealbreakeradjective
UK
/ˈdiːlˌbreɪ.kə/
US
/ˈdiːlˌbreɪ.kɚ/
Used attributively to modify a noun, indicating that something is decisive in accepting or rejecting an agreement.

Definitions

dealbreakernoun
A factor or issue that, if unresolved during negotiations or discussions, would cause one party to withdraw from an agreement or relationship.
For her, smoking was a dealbreaker in any relationship.
dealbreakeradjective
Decisive or critical, such that it determines whether an agreement, relationship, or arrangement proceeds.
The contract included a dealbreaker clause that made the offer unacceptable.