break down

/bɹˈeɪk dˈaʊn/

to break down

MAIN VERB

[phrase form: break]

rompere

(of a machine or vehicle) to stop working as a result of a defect

sinonimo : break

iniziare a piangere

to lose control and start crying

sinonimo : lose it

rompere

(of a relationship, negotiation, etc.) to cease to work, and fail

sinonimo : collapse

Esempio

1. The heating system is always breaking down.

2. My dad gave me a ride to school when my car broke down.

3. The car had seen better days and broke down on the highway.

4. My neighbor's car broke down, so I gave him a lift to work.