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break down Definition and Meaning in English (break down definition)

verb
Synonyms:failcollapseanalyze
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Break down definition: To cease functioning properly, typically due to mechanical or electrical failure.

Definitions of Break down

  1. 1verb(informal)

    To cease functioning properly, typically due to mechanical or electrical failure.

  2. 2verb(formal)

    To lose emotional control or suffer a mental collapse.

  3. 3verb(formal)

    To divide something into smaller parts or components for analysis.

Example Sentences

casual

“My car might break down on the highway.”

business

“Please break down the costs for me.”

formal

“He began to break down in tears.”

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present participlebreaking down
nounbreakdown

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Break down definition: To cease functioning properly, typically due to mechanical or electrical failure.
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'Break down' translates to 'break down' in English. Break down definition: To cease functioning properly, typically due to mechanical or electrical failure.
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