meltdown

UK
/ˈmɛltdaʊn/
US
/ˈmɛltdaʊn/

Translations

meltdownnoun
meltdowns
pl
UK
/ˈmɛltdaʊn/
US
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The financial meltdown of 2008 affected the global economy.
Финансовый кризис 2008 года повлиял на мировую экономику.
The toddler had a meltdown in the supermarket.
У малыша случилась истерика в супермаркете.
The nuclear plant was at risk of a meltdown.
Атомная электростанция была под угрозой расплавления.
meltdownadjective
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/ˈmɛltdaʊn/
US
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Attributive use (e.g., "meltdown scenario").

Definitions

meltdownnoun
A disastrous event, especially a rapid or catastrophic failure.
The financial meltdown of 2008 had long-lasting effects on the global economy.
A severe overheating of a nuclear reactor core, resulting in the melting of the core and the release of radiation.
The Chernobyl disaster is one of the most infamous nuclear meltdowns in history.
An emotional breakdown or loss of self-control.
After a long and stressful week, she had a meltdown and started crying in the office.
meltdownadjective
Relating to or characteristic of a meltdown, especially a catastrophic failure or collapse.
The company issued a meltdown warning after the servers failed.