B2 verb तटस्थ

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.

उदाहरण

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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?

विलोम शब्द

शब्द परिवार

संज्ञा
breakdown
Verb
break down
विशेषण
broken-down
संबंधित
breakage
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याद रखने का तरीका

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

त्वरित क्विज़

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

सही!

सही उत्तर है: break down

उदाहरण

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.

विलोम शब्द

शब्द परिवार

संज्ञा
breakdown
Verb
break down
विशेषण
broken-down
संबंधित
breakage

सामान्य शब्द संयोजन

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

सामान्य वाक्यांश

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

अक्सर इससे भ्रम होता है

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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इस्तेमाल की जानकारी

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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सामान्य गलतियाँ

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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याद रखने का तरीका

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

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शब्द की उत्पत्ति

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

व्याकरण पैटर्न

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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सांस्कृतिक संदर्भ

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

त्वरित क्विज़

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

सही!

सही उत्तर है: break down

संबंधित शब्द

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.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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