breakpoint

/ˈbriːkpɔɪnt/

Definitions

1. noun

A point at which a process or system is interrupted or paused, especially in order to examine or modify its state.

“The programmer set a breakpoint in the code to debug the issue.”

2. verb

To interrupt or pause a process or system at a specific point, especially in order to examine or modify its state.

“The debugger will break the program at the point where the error occurs.”

Synonyms

  • halt
  • interrupt
  • pause
  • pausepoint

Antonyms

  • continuation
  • resumption