noun
- breaks or tears in something, especially in body tissue or a container
- sudden breaks in friendly relations between people or groups
verb
- breaks or bursts suddenly
- causes a break in friendly relations
Examples
- The pipe ruptures under high pressure.
- Several muscle ruptures occurred during the game.
- The scandal caused ruptures in their friendship.
- A gas leak ruptures the underground pipeline.
- Political disagreements created ruptures within the party.
- The balloon ruptures when it hits the sharp edge.
- Family ruptures often take years to heal.