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There are 8 meanings of the phrase
Break Down.
Break Down - as a verb
Make ineffective
Example: "Martin luther king tried to break down racial discrimination"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
crushMake a mathematical, chemical, or grammatical analysis of; break down into components or essential features
Example: "Analyze a specimen"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
analyseanalyzedissecttake apartHypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Lose control of one's emotions
Example: "When she heard that she had not passed the exam, she lost it completely"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lose itsnapHypernyms (Closely Related)
actbehavedoHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Stop operating or functioning
Example: "The engine finally went"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
breakconk outdiefailgive outgive waygogo badHypernyms (Closely Related)
changeHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Fall apart
Example: "The building crumbled after the explosion"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
collapsecrumblecrumpletumbleCause to fall or collapse
Example Sentences
"I had to break down the cardboard boxes before taking them to the recycling center."
"The students asked the teacher to break down the math problem step by step."
"I will break down the process into easy-to-follow instructions."
"The child started to break down when his favorite toy broke."
"She couldn't help but break down in tears after receiving the sad news."
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