break down
US /breɪk daʊn/
UK /breɪk daʊn/
1.
rosak, berhenti berfungsi
to stop working (for a machine or vehicle)
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My car broke down on the way to work.
Kereta saya rosak dalam perjalanan ke tempat kerja.
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The washing machine broke down, so I have to wash clothes by hand.
Mesin basuh rosak, jadi saya perlu basuh pakaian dengan tangan.
2.
menangis teresak-esak, menyerah kalah
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 teresak-esak apabila mendengar berita itu.
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He tried to stay strong, but eventually, he broke down.
Dia cuba kekal kuat, tetapi akhirnya dia menyerah kalah.
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