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Break down

noun, verb

Noun

Verb

1
To stop functioning. intransitive, usually
"I am afraid my computer will break down if I try to run it at too high a speed."
2
collapse due to fatigue, an illness, or a sudden attack wordnet
3
To unexpectedly collapse, physically or in structure. intransitive
4
separate (substances) into constituent elements or parts wordnet
5
To intentionally demolish; to pull down. transitive

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stop operating or functioning wordnet
7
To fail, especially socially or for political reasons. intransitive
"Talks broke down between Prime Minister John Doe and the opposition party."
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make a mathematical, chemical, or grammatical analysis of; break down into components or essential features wordnet
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To give in or give up: relent, concede, surrender. idiomatic, intransitive
"Is it worth taking it to a repair shop, or should I just break down and buy a new one?"
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make ineffective wordnet
11
To render or to become unstable due to stress, to collapse physically or mentally. ergative, figuratively
"Near-synonym: come undone"
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cause to fall or collapse wordnet
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To render or to become weak and ineffective. ergative, figuratively
"His authority and influence over his coordinates broke down gradually."
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lose control of one's emotions wordnet
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To (cause to) decay, to decompose. ergative
"Leaves and grass will break down into compost faster if you keep them moist."
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fall apart wordnet
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To separate into a number of parts.
"Near-synonyms: break apart, break up, take apart, tear down, tear up"
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To divide into parts to give more details, to provide a more indepth analysis of. ergative, figuratively
"Near-synonym: analyze"
19
To digest. ergative
"Near-synonym: catabolize"

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