Break Down

Synonyms of break down

• fail
• collapse
• malfunction

Antonyms of break down

• work
• succeed
• function

Collocations of break down

mental breakdown

Frequency: 80 %

The stress of work caused him to have a mental breakdown.

break down in tears

Frequency: 75 %

When she heard the news, she broke down in tears.

break down barriers

Frequency: 70 %

The organization aims to break down barriers to equality.

break down communication

Frequency: 65 %

Misunderstandings can easily occur when we fail to break down communication barriers.

break down a problem

Frequency: 60 %

To find a solution, we need to break down the problem into smaller parts.

Idiomatic Expressions for break down

• Phrase: Break down
  Meaning: To lose control of one's emotions
  Usage: She broke down in tears when she heard the news.