Mastering Phrasal Verbs: Day 2 - Break Down Explained
π₯³ Welcome to Day 2 of my Mastering Phrasal Verbs miniseries, where we delve into the intricacies of phrasal verbs to empower your language skills. π€ In today's entry, we focus on the versatile phrasal verb "break down." π€¨Understanding its various meanings and usage contexts is essential for fluent communication. Join me as we dissect "break down" and provide comprehensive explanations, equipping you with the knowledge needed to confidently navigate English conversations. This is your essential guide to mastering phrasal verbs, so let's dive in! πππ
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β The old car broke down on the highway, leaving us stranded for hours.
β Could you please break down the expenses for the trip so we can see where the money is going?
β The students asked the teacher to break down the complex math problem step by step.
π« The negotiations broke down when neither party could reach a compromise.
β I need to break down this big project into smaller tasks to make it more manageable.
β The communication system broke down during the storm, leaving us unable to contact anyone for help.
ππ» After a long day of hiking, my body began to break down, and I needed to rest.
π₯Ίπ’π After keeping her emotions bottled up for so long, she finally broke down during the therapy session.
break down
meaning 1: (of a machine or vehicle) to stop working because of a fault π«π«π«
meaning 2: to fail π«π«π«
meaning 3: to become very bad ππ»ππ»ππ»
meaning 4: βto lose control of your feelings and start crying π₯Ίπ’π
meaning 5: βto divide into parts to be analysed β
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