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Alternative form of breakdown.

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verb

(intransitive) To fail, to cease to function.

I am afraid my computer will break down if I try to run it at too high a speed.

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(ergative, figuratively) To render or to become unstable due to stress, to collapse physically or mentally.

She is back to work now, after she broke down the other day.

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(ergative, figuratively) To render or to become weak and ineffective.

His authority and influence over his coordinates broke down gradually.

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(ergative) (to cause) To decay, to decompose.

Leaves and grass will break down into compost faster if you keep them moist.

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(ergative, figuratively) To divide into parts to give more details, to provide a more indepth analysis of.

If you don't understand, ask him to break down the numbers for you.

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