Suchen
to break down
[phrase form: break]
01
eine Panne haben
(of a machine or vehicle) to stop working as a result of a malfunction
02
zusammenbrechen
to lose control and start crying
03
abreißen, zerstören
to make something crumble and fall apart
04
scheitern, zusammenbrechen
(of a relationship, negotiation, etc.) to fail to function properly
05
zusammenbrechen, niederbrechen
to experience a sudden and significant decline in physical health, often due to stress, illness, or a sudden emotional shock
06
einreißen, zerstören
to destroy a barrier by force
07
zerlegen, analysieren
(in mathematics, chemistry, or grammar) to break into smaller parts or components, especially for a detailed analysis or examination
08
nedern, zerlegen
to turn a substance into smaller components through chemical reactions
09
abbauen, umwandeln
to process food in the digestive system and transform it into nutrients
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Beispiel
The car broke down on the highway due to engine trouble.
The old refrigerator broke down, and we had to replace it.
The lawnmower broke down in the middle of mowing the lawn.
The machinery broke down during the production process, leading to delays.
The printer suddenly broke down, causing a delay in printing documents.