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break down::verb | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | lose it, snap |
| Type of | do, behave, act |
| Has types | dissolve, die, go to pieces, fall apart |
| Derivation | breakdown |
break down::verb | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | break, conk out, die, fail, give out, give way, go, go bad |
| Type of | change |
| Has types | blow, crash, go down, malfunction, misfire, misfunction, burn out, blow out |
| Verb group | pop off, conk, choke, die, kick the bucket, drop dead, snuff it, break, cash in one's chips, buy the farm, pass, pass away, exit, expire, decease, croak, perish, give-up the ghost, go |
| Derivation | breakdown |
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | collapse, crumble, crumple, tumble |
| Type of | change integrity |
Examples of break down
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Keep commercial products on hand that use enzyme action to break down the smell.
From the sacbee.com
The mechanic told them that it would either break down in a week or run forever.
From the sfgate.com
They said contact started to break down after they inquired about his insurance.
From the thenewstribune.com
After she had surgery on her hips in August 2009, her knees began to break down.
From the orlandosentinel.com
Herbivorous animals make use of the enzyme cellulose, to break down plant fiber.
From the sciencedaily.com
If there is a service history it's usually a guarantee that it won't break down.
From the cars.uk.msn.com
So we're working to break down barriers to trade and investment wherever we can.
From the theatlantic.com
The guys break down last week's loss and chat about the remainder of the season.
From the fresnobee.com
They become dormant and are unable to break down food as their metabolism slows.
From the dallasnews.com
