Break downphrasal verb · break
Meanings:
- (of a machine or motor vehicle) suddenly cease to function.
- (of a relationship, agreement, or process) cease to continue; collapse.
- Lose control of one's emotions when in a state of distress.
Examples:
- I was afraid I would breakdown and cry from the sadness I felt.
- They used an ax to break the door down.
- We broke down the wall with big hammers.
