break down

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Verb (intransitive) : To cease functioning; to stop working properly : Refers to a machine, vehicle, or system failing to operate. To fail or collapse : Describes the failure of a process, negotiation, or communication. To lose emotional control; to begin crying or become very upset : Refers to a person becoming overwhelmed by emotion. To decompose or disintegrate : Describes somethi...