break down
US /breɪk daʊn/
UK /breɪk daʊn/
1.
mogok, rusak
to stop working (for a machine or vehicle)
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My car broke down on the way to work.
Mobil saya mogok dalam perjalanan ke kantor.
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The washing machine broke down, so I have to wash clothes by hand.
Mesin cuci rusak, jadi saya harus mencuci pakaian dengan tangan.
2.
menangis tersedu-sedu, menyerah
to lose control of one's emotions and start crying
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She broke down in tears when she heard the news.
Dia menangis tersedu-sedu ketika mendengar berita itu.
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He tried to stay strong, but eventually, he broke down.
Dia mencoba tetap kuat, tetapi akhirnya dia menyerah.
3.
menguraikan, menjelaskan
to analyze or explain something in detail
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Let's break down the problem into smaller parts.
Mari kita uraikan masalahnya menjadi bagian-bagian yang lebih kecil.
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Can you break down the report for me?
Bisakah Anda menjelaskan laporan itu untuk saya?