broken down

The term "broken down" is versatile and can describe a range of states from malfunctioning machines to emotional distress.

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Definition

B1General

(common)No longer functioning or working properly.

Example

The car broke down on the way to the airport.

B1General

(common)In a state of disrepair or decay, often due to age or wear.

Example

The old house was completely broken down and uninhabitable.

B2Emotional

(common)Experiencing severe emotional strain or distress.

Example

She broke down in tears after hearing the news.

B2Analysis

(common)Separated into parts for detailed examination or study.

Example

The data was broken down into several categories for better understanding.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "broken down":

break down broken in run down broken man broken-down valise broke off make down worn out burnt out tore up tear down down and out in ruins fall apart let down stripped down beat down break up split up come apart burn down banged up in tatters to pieces come undone broken field