break down
Word Type: Phrasal Verb
Definition
- If a machine or vehicle breaks down, it stops working.
- to become very upset.
Break down Something (divide)
- to divide something into smaller parts
Example
- “Let me break down the process into simpler steps for you.”
- “The car broke down on the way to the beach.”
- “She started to break down when she heard the news about her friend.”
- “The teacher will break down the complex topic into manageable parts for the class.”
- “After hours of negotiations, the discussions broke down without a resolution.”