1. a point in a computer program where execution is paused to allow inspection of the program's state during debugging
Usage: computing; programming
2. a critical point or threshold at which a significant change or decision occurs
Usage: general use

Examples

• The developer set a breakpoint in the code to examine the variable values.
• I placed a breakpoint at line 42 to see what was causing the error.
• The breakpoint in the negotiation came when both sides agreed to a compromise.
• Reaching the breakpoint in the project meant we could finally move forward.
• The debugger stopped at the breakpoint and displayed the current state of memory.
• Without hitting that breakpoint, we would never have discovered the bug.