B2 verb خنثی

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.

مثال‌ها

3 از 5
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?

خانواده کلمه

اسم
breakdown
Verb
break down
صفت
broken-down
مرتبط
breakage
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راهنمای حفظ

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

آزمون سریع

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

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پاسخ صحیح این است: break down

مثال‌ها

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.

خانواده کلمه

اسم
breakdown
Verb
break down
صفت
broken-down
مرتبط
breakage

ترکیب‌های رایج

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

عبارات رایج

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

اغلب اشتباه گرفته می‌شود با

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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نکات کاربردی

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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اشتباهات رایج

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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راهنمای حفظ

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

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ریشه کلمه

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

الگوهای دستوری

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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بافت فرهنگی

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

آزمون سریع

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

درسته!

پاسخ صحیح این است: break down

لغات مرتبط

proceed

C1

The noun form, typically used in the plural 'proceeds,' refers to the total amount of money received from a particular event, sale, or activity. It is a formal term used in academic, legal, and business contexts to describe the result of a financial transaction or fundraising effort.

individual

C1

Relating to a single person or thing as distinct from a group. It describes something that is intended for, or used by, one person rather than a collective entity.

appropriately

B2

To perform an action in a manner that is suitable, right, or proper for a particular situation, person, or occasion. It implies following specific social norms, professional standards, or logical requirements.

region

B2

A region is an area of land that has common features, such as geography, climate, or culture, which distinguish it from other areas. It can refer to a large part of a country or the world and is often used in administrative or scientific contexts to organize space.

resource

B2

A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively. In academic and informational contexts, it refers to a source of information or expertise used to support research or learning.

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

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