break down (Meaning)
break down (v)
make ineffective
make a mathematical, chemical, or grammatical analysis of; break down into components or essential features
lose control of one's emotions
stop operating or functioning
fall apart
cause to fall or collapse
separate (substances) into constituent elements or parts
collapse due to fatigue, an illness, or a sudden attack
Synonyms & Antonyms of break down
break down Sentence Examples
- The car broke down on the side of the road, leaving them stranded until help arrived.
- She felt her resolve begin to break down as the stress of the situation overwhelmed her.
- The therapist helped him break down his anxieties into manageable pieces, making them easier to address.
- The company's financial report provided a detailed break down of its expenses and revenues.
- After a long day of work, she felt her energy levels start to break down, longing for some rest.
- He struggled to break down the complex scientific concepts into simpler terms for his students to understand.
- The team's defense started to break down under the relentless pressure from the opposing team's offense.
- She couldn't hold back her tears any longer; her emotions began to break down, spilling out uncontrollably.
- The meeting was scheduled to break down the project into smaller tasks, assigning responsibilities to each team member.
- He used a wrench to break down the old furniture before disposing of it.
FAQs About the word break down
make ineffective, make a mathematical, chemical, or grammatical analysis of; break down into components or essential features, lose control of one's emotions, s
distribute, relegate, grade, group, distinguish, rank,classify, place, type, separate
disarrange, lump, jumble, disarrange, jumble,mix (up), scramble, confuse, lump, scramble
The car broke down on the side of the road, leaving them stranded until help arrived.
She felt her resolve begin to break down as the stress of the situation overwhelmed her.
The therapist helped him break down his anxieties into manageable pieces, making them easier to address.
The company's financial report provided a detailed break down of its expenses and revenues.