Phrasal Verb: Break down

Phrasal Verb: Break down


Meaning: End negotiations unsuccessfully

Example: The talks between management and the unions BROKE DOWN acrimoniously.

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Phrasal Verb: Break down


Meaning: Start crying

Example: He BROKE DOWN in tears.

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Phrasal Verb: Break down


Meaning: Stop working

Example: My car's BROKEN DOWN, so I came by taxi.

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Other Phrasal Verbs

We have 8 phrasal verbs with 'BREAK'

- Break away
- Break down
- Break in
- Break off
- Break out in
- Break out of
- Break through
- Break up

 

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