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rupture

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈrʌptʃər/ · UK /ˈrʌptʃə/

Forms: ruptured

rupture means: A sudden break or split in something, often caused by pressure.

noun

SUDDEN BREAKC1

A sudden break or split in something, often caused by pressure.

  • A rupture in the pipe flooded the kitchen.
  • Doctors found a rupture in a blood vessel.
  • High pressure caused the rupture of the tank.

How to use it: a rupture in/of something (A rupture in the water main closed the road.)

Similar words: break, split, burst

Common phrases: pipe rupture, rupture in something, rupture of something

verb

BURST OR SPLITC1

To break or split suddenly, or cause something to do this.

  • The pipe ruptured last night.
  • She ruptured a tendon while running.
  • Too much pressure can rupture the tank.

Similar words: burst, split, break

Common phrases: rupture a tendon, rupture a pipe, rupture under pressure

Questions about rupture

What does rupture mean?

A sudden break or split in something, often caused by pressure.

What is rupture in other languages?

Türkçe: yırtılma · Español: rotura · Français: rupture · Deutsch: Riss · Italiano: rottura · 日本語: 破裂

How do you pronounce rupture?

In American English /ˈrʌptʃər/; in British English /ˈrʌptʃə/.

How do you use rupture in a sentence?

A rupture in the pipe flooded the kitchen. Doctors found a rupture in a blood vessel.

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