Definitions

1. noun

a complete collapse or failure, especially of a system or process

“The company’s financial breakdown led to its bankruptcy.”

2. noun

a detailed analysis of the parts of something

“The mechanic provided a breakdown of the car’s engine problems.”

3. verb

to separate or divide something into its constituent parts

“The engineer had to break down the complex system into smaller components.”

4. verb

to cause something to collapse or fail

“The team’s breakdown in communication led to their defeat in the game.”

5. verb

to analyze or explain the parts of something

“The teacher broke down the difficult math problem step by step for the students.”