rupture

• Substantivo que designa o ato ou estado de romper-se, uma rutura ou quebra, seja física, pessoal ou social, como uma separação entre facções em conflito; também pode indicar uma ruptura repentina e ruidosa.

A noun referring to a state of being torn or burst open, a personal or social separation between opposing factions, or the act of making a sudden noisy break.

1. Tear or burstB2formal

   The state or instance of being torn or burst open, often referring to a physical break in an object or tissue.

   Ruptura

   • The patient suffered a rupture of the Achilles tendon.
   • A rupture in the water pipe caused flooding in the basement.
   • The doctor diagnosed a rupture in the abdominal wall.

   Sinônimosbreachbreakburstfissurefracturerentseverancesplittear

2. Personal or social splitB2formal

   A serious break in a personal relationship or between opposing groups, leading to separation or conflict.

   Ruptura

   • The political disagreement led to a rupture between the two parties.
   • Their friendship ended in a painful rupture after the argument.
   • The family experienced a rupture over the inheritance dispute.

   Sinônimosbreachbreakdivisionestrangementriftschismsplit

   Antônimosharmonyrapprochementreconciliationreunionunion

3. Sudden noisy breakC1formal

   The act of making a sudden, noisy break or disruption, often with a dramatic effect.

   Ruptura

   • The rupture of the dam was accompanied by a deafening roar.
   • A sudden rupture in the silence startled everyone in the room.
   • The rupture of the old bridge sent debris crashing into the river.

   Sinônimosblastburstcrackexplosionsnap

   Antônimosconnectionjoinrepairsealunion

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de romper, rasgar ou causar uma ruptura, frequentemente em sentido físico ou metafórico.

A verb used to indicate the act of breaking or bursting, or causing a break or burst, often in a physical or metaphorical sense.

1. B2formal

   To break or burst suddenly, often causing a split or tear.

   Ruptura

   • The pipe ruptured due to the high water pressure.
   • The patient's appendix ruptured, requiring emergency surgery.
   • The dam ruptured after the heavy rainfall.

   Sinônimosbreakburstcrackfractureshattersnapsplittear

   Antônimosjoinmendrepairsealunite

2. Sever a relationshipC1formal

   To cause a sudden end to a relationship, agreement, or connection.

   Romper uma relação

   • The disagreement ruptured their long-standing friendship.
   • The company ruptured its contract with the supplier.
   • Political tensions ruptured the alliance between the two nations.

   Sinônimosbreakbreak offcut offendseversplitsunderterminate

   Antônimosmendreconcilerepairunite