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showstopper

Noun CEFR C2 Specialized

Definitions

  1. A performance or segment of a theatrical production that induces a positive audience reaction strong enough to pause the production.
  2. Any impediment that prevents all further progress.
  3. A software bug that must be fixed before any further development is possible.

Equivalents

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Nederlandssuccesnummer

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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See also

ShowSubjectList showt showtime Showtunes Showu showup

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