breaks down
[/breɪks daʊn/]
verb (phrasal verb)
avaria, falha, colapso, desmorona
1. to stop functioning or working properly
The car breaks down frequently on long trips.
O carro avaria frequentemente em viagens longas.
2. to become emotionally overwhelmed and cry
She breaks down every time she talks about the accident.
Ela desmorona toda vez que fala sobre o acidente.
3. to separate into component parts or categories
Let me break down the budget into different categories.
Deixa eu dividir o orçamento em diferentes categorias.
4. to reduce or decompose into simpler elements
The body breaks down food during digestion.
O corpo decompõe os alimentos durante a digestão.
5. to deteriorate or fail (in negotiations, systems, etc.)
Peace talks broke down after three days.
As negociações de paz falharam após três dias.
NYC Slang
breaks down, goes bust, conks out
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