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Basic English QUESTION #2781
Question 1
What does the PHRASAL VERB 'BREAK DOWN' mean?
  • To demolish a building forcefully
  • To stop functioning / to lose emotional control✔️
  • To reduce the price of something
  • To separate from a group
Correct Answer Explanation
'Break down' is a phrasal verb with two main meanings: (1) a machine stops working, or (2) a person loses emotional control and cries. Example: 'The car broke down on the highway.'