break down
- act up (malfunction) v.
- anatomize v.
- choke up v.
- clarify v.
- classify v.
- come unglued v.
- crack v.
- crumple v.
- cry v.
- decipher v.
- decompose v.
- decompose v.
- destroy v.
- die v.
- disintegrate v.
- dismantle v.
- disorganize v.
- dissect v.
- dissolve v.
- divide v.
- explain v.
- fail v.
- fall v.
- fall apart v.
- founder v.
- fragmentize v.
- freak out v.
- inculcate v.
- indoctrinate v.
- miscarry v.
- misfire v.
- molder v.
- perish v.
- propagandize v.
- putrefy v.
- raze v.
- resolve v.
- rot v.
- simplify v.
- sob v.
- spell out v.
- spoil v.
- succumb v.
- taint v.
- turn v.
- weep v.
- wilt v.
Example Sentences
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Krystal Hur and Gregory Zuckerman unpack the historic move, and we break down five key things to know about Berkshire’s new chairman.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026
“I try to break down the stereotypes and have a little fun with them and let them become a kid again.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026
I’ll break down one of my favorite “higher for longer” investments in my next free Let’s Analyze newsletter, including why I’m buying it and the setup I’m watching.
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From Science Daily ● Sep. 13, 2026
She could break down what the words meant, but it didn’t help her understand.
From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi
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