panne

/pan/

Definitions

1. noun

a traffic jam or congestion, especially in a city

“The city was known for its terrible panne during rush hour.”

2. noun

a failure or breakdown, especially of a machine or a system

“The company experienced a series of panne with their new software.”

3. noun

a fault or flaw, especially in a material or a product

“The manufacturer had to recall the product due to a critical panne.”

Synonyms

  • breakdown
  • congestion
  • failure
  • jam
  • traffic jam

Antonyms

  • clear
  • free flow
  • smooth