rupture

rup|ture¹ [ˈrʌptʃə US -ər] n

[Date: 1400-1500; : Old French; Origin: Latin ruptura, from rumpere 'to break']

1.) [U and C]

an occasion when something suddenly breaks apart or bursts

rupture of

▪ the rupture of a blood vessel

2.)

a situation in which two countries, groups of people etc suddenly disagree and often end their relationship with each other

rupture between

▪ The eleventh century saw the formal rupture between East and West.

rupture with

▪ The rupture with his father was absolute.

3.)

a medical condition in which an organ of the body, especially one near the ↑abdomen, sticks out through the wall of muscle that normally surrounds it

= ↑hernia

rupture ²

rupture² v

1.) [I and T]

to break or burst, or to make something break or burst

▪ The pipe will rupture at its weakest point.

▪ His liver was ruptured when a brick wall collapsed on him.

2.) [T]

to damage good relations between people or a peaceful situation

▪ The noise ruptured the tranquility of the afternoon.

3.) rupture yourself

to cause an organ of the body, especially one near the ↑abdomen, to stick out through the wall of muscle that normally surrounds it