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breakdown

Pronunciación: [ˈbreɪkˌdaʊn]

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Cómo usar breakdown en una oración: 5 significados y 15 ejemplos con audio.

Contexto: «emotional state»

(noun) when someone can't handle their feelings anymore and feels very sad or upset. It's like when a balloon pops because it’s too full, and the person feels overwhelmed.

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After talking with her friend, she felt better and avoided a breakdown.

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He didn't want to have a breakdown, so he kept his feelings to himself.

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Do you think talking about your feelings can help prevent a breakdown?

Contexto: «mechanical failure»

(noun) when a machine stops working properly. It’s like when your toy stops moving because the batteries are dead.

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The car had a breakdown on the way to the beach, but they called for help.

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Luckily, her bike didn’t have a breakdown during the trip.

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What should you do if you experience a breakdown in your car?

Contexto: «analysis»

(noun) when you take something complicated and divide it into smaller parts to understand it better. It’s like when you cut a big cake into slices to share with your friends.

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The teacher provided a breakdown of the project requirements to make it easier to understand.

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Without a breakdown of the instructions, I felt confused about what to do.

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Can you give a breakdown of your favorite book's main themes?

Contexto: «emotional state»

(verb) to start feeling very sad or unable to control your emotions. It’s like when you feel so upset that you just can’t stop crying.

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She broke down and cried when she heard the sad news.

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He managed to keep his composure and did not break down during the conversation.

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Have you ever seen someone break down during a stressful moment?

Contexto: «mechanical failure»

(verb) to stop functioning properly. It’s similar to when a toy stops playing music because something is wrong inside.

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The team was worried the engine would break down before the race finished.

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Fortunately, the computer didn't break down during the important presentation.

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What do you usually do when your bike breaks down?

Cómo se pronuncia breakdown

Pronunciación: [ˈbreɪkˌdaʊn]

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