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Term: Brake down

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1: To stop functioning

When a machine, vehicle, or system stops working or malfunctions.

Example sentence: The car broke down on the way to the airport, causing us to miss our flight.

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Sense 2: To analyze or divide into smaller parts

When someone analyzes or dissects something into smaller components or elements.

Example sentence: The professor asked the students to break down the poem into its individual stanzas.

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: Failure or malfunction

An instance of a machine, vehicle, or system not working properly or coming to a halt.

Example sentence: John was late for the meeting due to a breakdown of the subway train.

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