break down
break downphrasal verb
UK/ˌbreɪk ˈdaʊn/US/ˌbreɪk ˈdaʊn/
Dạng từ: breaks down · broke down · breaking down · broken down
STOP WORKING
B1to stop working, used about a machine or vehicle
- Our car broke down on the way to the airport.
- The washing machine has broken down again.
FAIL
B2to fail, used about talks, plans or relationships
- Talks between the two companies broke down last week.
- Their marriage broke down after ten years.
START CRYING
B2to be unable to control your feelings and start crying
- She broke down when she heard the news.
- He broke down in tears during the interview.
DIVIDE
C1to divide something into smaller parts so that it is easier to understand or deal with
- Let's break the task down into smaller steps.
- The figures are broken down by age group.
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