1. A sudden and complete loss of emotional control, often accompanied by intense distress, anxiety, or depression
She suffered an emotional breakdown after months of work stress.
Ela sofreu um colapso emocional após meses de estresse no trabalho.
2. A state of psychological crisis where a person becomes unable to cope with daily functioning
The trauma led to a complete emotional breakdown.
O trauma levou a um colapso emocional completo.