breakdown
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.
Exemplos
3 de 5My old car tends to break down whenever the weather gets too cold.
My old car often stops working whenever the weather becomes extremely cold.
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.
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?
Sinônimos
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of a 'KitKat' bar: to see the layers inside, you have to 'break' it 'down' into individual sticks.
Quiz rápido
To understand the annual report, we need to ______ the revenue into monthly segments.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: break down
Exemplos
My old car tends to break down whenever the weather gets too cold.
everydayMy old car often stops working whenever the weather becomes extremely cold.
The mediator attempted to break down the complex legal terms into language the family could understand.
formalThe mediator tried to simplify the difficult legal vocabulary into words the family could comprehend.
Just break it down for me: how much is this going to cost in total?
informalExplain it simply: what is the final total price of this?
In this study, we break down the demographic data by age, region, and socioeconomic status.
academicIn this research, we categorize the population statistics according to age, location, and economic level.
We need to break down the project tasks so that each team member knows their specific responsibilities.
businessWe must divide the project work into smaller parts so every employee understands their specific role.
Sinônimos
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
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
Frequentemente confundido com
A 'breakthrough' is a positive discovery or progress, while 'break down' often implies failure or a process of taking things apart.
Notas de uso
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.
Erros comuns
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).'
Dica de memorização
Think of a 'KitKat' bar: to see the layers inside, you have to 'break' it 'down' into individual sticks.
Origem da palavra
Derived from the Old English 'brecan' (to shatter) and the adverb 'down' to indicate a state of collapse or total analysis.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
In corporate settings, 'breaking down the silos' is a common phrase used to describe improving collaboration between different departments.
Quiz rápido
To understand the annual report, we need to ______ the revenue into monthly segments.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: break down
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