Pronunciation: /ˈbroʊkən daʊn/
verb action of dismantling or causing something to no longer function properly
A1 The car broke down on the side of the road.
A2 I broke down in tears when I heard the news.
B1 The machine broke down due to a technical error.
B2 The negotiations broke down after hours of discussion.
C1 The relationship broke down irreparably after years of conflict.
C2 The company's communication system broke down, causing chaos in the office.
adjective describes the state of something that is no longer functioning properly or has been dismantled
A1 The old car was broken down and couldn't be driven anymore.
A2 The broken down computer needed to be repaired before it could be used again.
B1 The broken down washing machine was beyond repair and needed to be replaced.
B2 The broken down elevator caused delays in the building's operations.
C1 The broken down communication system was a major setback for the company's operations.
C2 The broken down infrastructure in the city led to widespread disruptions in services.
formal The car broke down on the highway due to a broken down engine.
informal My computer is broken down and I need to get it fixed.
slang I can't believe my plans for the weekend are all broken down now.
figurative After the argument, their relationship was completely broken down.
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