B2 verb Neutral

breakdown

/ˌbreɪk ˈdaʊn/

To separate a complex system, idea, or set of data into smaller, simpler parts for easier understanding or analysis. It also refers to a machine or vehicle stopping function due to a mechanical failure.

Beispiele

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1

My old car tends to break down whenever the weather gets too cold.

My old car often stops working whenever the weather becomes extremely cold.

2

The mediator attempted to break down the complex legal terms into language the family could understand.

The mediator tried to simplify the difficult legal vocabulary into words the family could comprehend.

3

Just break it down for me: how much is this going to cost in total?

Explain it simply: what is the final total price of this?

Wortfamilie

Nomen
breakdown
Verb
break down
Adjektiv
broken-down
Verwandt
breakage
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Merkhilfe

Think of a 'KitKat' bar: to see the layers inside, you have to 'break' it 'down' into individual sticks.

Schnelles Quiz

To understand the annual report, we need to ______ the revenue into monthly segments.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: break down

Beispiele

1

My old car tends to break down whenever the weather gets too cold.

everyday

My old car often stops working whenever the weather becomes extremely cold.

2

The mediator attempted to break down the complex legal terms into language the family could understand.

formal

The mediator tried to simplify the difficult legal vocabulary into words the family could comprehend.

3

Just break it down for me: how much is this going to cost in total?

informal

Explain it simply: what is the final total price of this?

4

In this study, we break down the demographic data by age, region, and socioeconomic status.

academic

In this research, we categorize the population statistics according to age, location, and economic level.

5

We need to break down the project tasks so that each team member knows their specific responsibilities.

business

We must divide the project work into smaller parts so every employee understands their specific role.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
breakdown
Verb
break down
Adjektiv
broken-down
Verwandt
breakage

Häufige Kollokationen

break down the data to analyze the information in detail
break down barriers to remove obstacles or social divisions
break down the costs to list expenses individually
break down in tears to suddenly start crying
break down communication to experience a failure in exchanging information

Häufige Phrasen

break it down

to explain something in a simple way

break down a door

to use force to open a locked entrance

break down the wall

to overcome prejudice or limitations

Wird oft verwechselt mit

breakdown vs breakthrough

A 'breakthrough' is a positive discovery or progress, while 'break down' often implies failure or a process of taking things apart.

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Nutzungshinweise

When used as a verb, it is two words ('break down'). In academic writing, it specifically refers to the methodological process of dividing data into variables.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often write 'breakdown' as one word when they are using it as a verb. Remember: 'The car had a breakdown (noun)' but 'The car will break down (verb).'

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Merkhilfe

Think of a 'KitKat' bar: to see the layers inside, you have to 'break' it 'down' into individual sticks.

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Wortherkunft

Derived from the Old English 'brecan' (to shatter) and the adverb 'down' to indicate a state of collapse or total analysis.

Grammatikmuster

Intransitive when meaning failure: 'The engine broke down.' Transitive and separable when meaning analysis: 'Break the data down' or 'Break down the data.' Past tense: broke down; Past participle: broken down.
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Kultureller Kontext

In corporate settings, 'breaking down the silos' is a common phrase used to describe improving collaboration between different departments.

Schnelles Quiz

To understand the annual report, we need to ______ the revenue into monthly segments.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: break down

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