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to break down
[phrase form: break]
01
quebrar, parar de funcionar
(of a machine or vehicle) to stop working as a result of a malfunction
Example
The machinery broke down during the production process, leading to delays.
The old refrigerator broke down, and we had to replace it.
The printer suddenly broke down, causing a delay in printing documents.
02
desmoronar, desabar
to lose control and start crying
Example
The news of the loss caused her to break down in sorrow.
Witnessing the accident caused the bystander to break down.
After the intense situation, he broke down and could n't stop crying.
03
demolir, desmontar
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
entrar em colapso, falhar
(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
entrar em colapso, ter uma queda de saúde
to experience a sudden and significant decline in physical health, often due to stress, illness, or a sudden emotional shock
Example
The athlete broke down after running a marathon.
Witnessing the accident was too much for her, and she broke down, fainting at the scene.
The passenger on the crowded train broke down due to a combination of heat and lack of air.
06
derrubar, destruir
to destroy a barrier by force
Example
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.
The team had to break down the entrance quickly to respond to the emergency.
07
(in mathematics, chemistry, or grammar) to break into smaller parts or components, especially for a detailed analysis or examination
Example
Can you break the complex process down for better understanding?
The researcher broke the theory down into its fundamental principles.
The scientist broke the experiment down into key variables.
08
to turn a substance into smaller components through chemical reactions
Example
The chemical reaction will break down the pollutant into safer components.
The heat from the reaction helps break down the complex molecules.
Overexposure to sunlight can break down certain chemicals in paint.
09
quebrar, decompor
to process food in the digestive system and transform it into nutrients
Example
The digestive enzymes help break proteins down into amino acids.
He ca n't break down lactose, so he avoids dairy products.
The stomach acid helps to break down food into smaller particles.
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