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to break down
[phrase form: break]
01
estropearse
(of a machine or vehicle) to stop working as a result of a malfunction
Example
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.
02
echarse a llorar
to lose control and start crying
Example
After the intense situation, he broke down and could n't stop crying.
Witnessing the accident caused the bystander to break down.
The memories of the traumatic event caused her to break down unexpectedly.
03
desmantelar, descomponer
to make something crumble and fall apart
Example
The workers broke down the old building for renovation.
The earthquake caused the old bridge to break down.
The weight of the snow caused the roof to break down under the pressure.
04
terminar (sin éxito)
(of a relationship, negotiation, etc.) to fail to function properly
Example
The negotiations broke down after hours of intense debate.
The relationship broke down under the pressure of constant arguments.
The trust between the two friends broke down after one of them betrayed a confidence.
05
colapsar, quebrar
to experience a sudden and significant decline in physical health, often due to stress, illness, or a sudden emotional shock
Example
The passenger on the crowded train broke down due to a combination of heat and lack of air.
The athlete broke down after running a marathon.
The hiker, exhausted and dehydrated, eventually broke down and passed out on the trail.
06
demoler, destruir
to destroy a barrier by force
Example
The team had to break down the entrance quickly to respond to the emergency.
The demolition crew used explosives to break down the old factory 's entrance.
In some situations, firefighters use an axe to break down doors during rescues.
07
desglosar, descomponer
(in mathematics, chemistry, or grammar) to break into smaller parts or components, especially for a detailed analysis or examination
Example
The researcher is breaking down the survey results for analysis.
08
descomponer, degradar
to turn a substance into smaller components through chemical reactions
Example
Overexposure to sunlight can break down certain chemicals in paint.
The chemical reaction will break down the pollutant into safer components.
The heat from the reaction helps break down the complex molecules.
09
descomponer, transformar
to process food in the digestive system and transform it into nutrients
Example
The intestines further break down food and absorb nutrients.
The stomach acid helps to break down food into smaller particles.
The enzymes in saliva begin to break down carbohydrates in the mouth.
Ejemplo
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.
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