1. a failure to function or continue
2. a detailed analysis or classification of something
3. a physical, mental, or emotional collapse

1. to stop functioning; to fail or collapse
2. to separate something into parts for analysis

Examples

• The car had a breakdown on the highway.
• She suffered a nervous breakdown after months of stress.
• Can you give me a breakdown of the project costs?
• The machine will break down if not maintained properly.
• Let’s break down this problem into smaller parts.
• The breakdown of negotiations led to a strike.
• The financial breakdown showed where all the money went.