breakpoint

American  

[breyk-point] / ˈbreɪkˌpɔɪnt /

noun

1. a convenient point at which to make a change, interruption, etc.

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breakpoint British  

/ ˈbreɪkˌpɔɪnt /

noun

1. computing

   1. an instruction inserted by a debug program causing a return to the debug program

   2. the point in a program at which such an instruction operates

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Etymology

Origin of breakpoint

break + point

Example Sentences

In temperatures of 31 C and humidity levels of 62 percent, Djokovic managed to hold the first game despite facing breakpoint twice and falling to the ground again at one point.

From Barron's • Oct. 11, 2025

In breakpoint, students had to repeat a series of phrases over and over again for the entire day to the point of dissociation.

From Salon • Mar. 8, 2024

But Medvedev owned the third, surviving an early breakpoint when Khachanov hit a loose backhand into the doubles alley for a rare unforced error.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 31, 2023

No, instead, let’s examine what happened on a breakpoint at 4-all in the fifth, with Alcaraz leading, Ramos-Vinolas serving, the crowd holding its breath and the stadium clock already reading 4 hours, 31 minutes.

From Washington Times • May 25, 2022

“There could be only one breakpoint during the match, and that could be the key of the game.”

From Reuters • Jul. 3, 2018