break down
/breɪk daʊn/
stop working; collapse
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- 1.
To stop working, or to lose emotional control.
"My car broke down on the way home."
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Old machines often break down without warning.
Old machines often break down without warning.
She broke down in tears when she heard the news.
She broke down in tears when she heard the news.
The negotiations broke down after one hour.
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How do you pronounce break down?
break down is pronounced [/breɪk daʊn/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does break down mean?
break down means "stop working; collapse". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is break down?
break down is a Elementary-level word.
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Example: "Old machines often break down without warning." — used to mean "stop working; collapse".
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