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to break down
[phrase form: break]
01
gÄ sönder, haverera
(of a machine or vehicle) to stop working as a result of a malfunction
Exempel
The car broke down on the highway due to engine trouble.
Bilen bröt samman pÄ motorvÀgen pÄ grund av motorproblem.
02
bryta samman, brista i grÄt
to lose control and start crying
Exempel
The realization of the loss hit her, and she broke down in uncontrollable sobs.
Insikten om förlusten trÀffade henne, och hon bröt ihop i okontrollerbara snyftningar.
03
riva, sönderdela
to make something crumble and fall apart
Exempel
The wrecking ball was used to break the old factory down.
Förstöringsballen anvÀndes för att riva den gamla fabriken.
04
misslyckas, kollapsa
(of a relationship, negotiation, etc.) to fail to function properly
Exempel
Their marriage began to break down after years of constant arguments and misunderstandings.
Deras Àktenskap började brytas ner efter Är av stÀndiga grÀl och missförstÄnd.
05
bryta samman, kollapsa
to lose control or suddenly collapse due to overwhelming emotions, exhaustion, or physical strain
Exempel
The hiker, exhausted and dehydrated, eventually broke down and passed out on the trail.
Vandraren, utmattad och uttorkad, bröt ihop till slut och svimmade pÄ stigen.
06
rasera, förstöra
to destroy a barrier by force
Exempel
In emergency situations, it's common to break the door down for quick access.
I nödsituationer Àr det vanligt att bryta ner dörren för snabb Ätkomst.
07
bryta ner, analysera i detalj
(in mathematics, chemistry, or grammar) to break into smaller parts or components, especially for a detailed analysis or examination
Exempel
The complex equation seemed daunting at first, but as I studied it, I began to break it down into manageable steps.
Den komplexa ekvationen verkade skrÀmmande först, men nÀr jag studerade den började jag bryta ner den i hanterbara steg.
08
bryta ned, sönderdela
to turn a substance into smaller components through chemical reactions
Exempel
Bacteria in the compost pile break down organic waste into compost.
Bakterier i komposthögen bryter ner organiskt avfall till kompost.
09
bryta ner, sönderdela
to process food in the digestive system and transform it into nutrients
Exempel
The enzymes in saliva begin to break down carbohydrates in the mouth.
Enzymerna i salivet börjar bryta ner kolhydrater i munnen.
