meltdown
🇺🇸
/ˈmeltdaʊn/
🇬🇧
/ˈmeltdaʊn/
noun
R
A nuclear reactor accident where it gets too hot and dangerous radiation leaks out.
The nuclear plant experienced a meltdown, causing widespread panic.
R
A sudden and dramatic failure or decline of something.
The company faced a meltdown after the CEO resigned.
R
When someone becomes very upset and acts out of control.
The child had a meltdown when they couldn't get the toy they wanted.
translation
A nuclear reactor accident where it gets too hot and dangerous radiation leaks out.; A sudden and dramatic failure or decline of something.; When someone becomes very upset and acts out of control.
Word Forms
Plural
meltdowns