break it down

break down

1. verb Of a machine, to malfunction or break altogether. I'm afraid the blender is breaking down. It stopped working again today. She didn't come to the party because her car broke down on the way here.

2. verb To fail or cease. Negotiations have broken down again, and I'm starting to worry that we'll never reach an agreement for a new contract.

3. verb To destroy a physical structure. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "break" and "down." I'll break this door down if you don't come out here right now!

4. verb To dismantle a societal obstacle. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "break" and "down." We owe a lot to the pioneering activists of earlier eras, who battled prejudice and broke down barriers.

5. verb To lose control of one's emotions, especially sadness or grief. My mother seemed fine this morning, but she completely broke down at the funeral and cried through the whole thing.

6. verb To methodically explain something step by step. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "break" and "down." Can you break down the healthcare proposal to me? I'm not very well informed about it.

7. verb To reduce something to its component parts. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "break" and "down." If you break down water, it's just hydrogen and oxygen molecules. We need to break down the equipment and pack the truck as quickly as possible once the gig is over.

8. verb To get someone else to do what one wants, often by coercion. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is typically used between "break" and "down." I'll threaten him if I have to—anything to break him down and get that classified information from him. The prosecutor was able to break down the defendant until he confessed.

9. verb To give in to pressure; to acquiesce. If we keep asking mom and dad to get pizza, eventually they'll break down and order it.

10. noun A state of collapse that is typically induced by some form of stress. In this usage, the phrase is typically written as one word. Once I learned the extent of my injuries, I had a complete breakdown and didn't leave my room for weeks. The coup was followed by a complete societal breakdown. The breakdown of our supply line was caused by an excessive demand.

11. noun A methodical, step-by-step explanation of something. In this usage, the phrase is typically written as one word. Can you give me a breakdown of the healthcare proposal? I'm not very well informed about it.

12. noun An itemized list. In this usage, the phrase is typically written as one word. We'd like to see a breakdown of the bill so we can see everything we've been charged for.

break it down

1. To explain something in steps. I know it can be confusing, but once I break it down for you, I think you'll start to get it.

2. Stop! Quit it! Primarily heard in Australia. You guys are making too much noise—break it down!

break it down!

stop it! desist! Australian informal

词组	break it down
释义	break it down break down 1. verb Of a machine, to malfunction or break altogether. I'm afraid the blender is breaking down. It stopped working again today. She didn't come to the party because her car broke down on the way here. 2. verb To fail or cease. Negotiations have broken down again, and I'm starting to worry that we'll never reach an agreement for a new contract. 3. verb To destroy a physical structure. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "break" and "down." I'll break this door down if you don't come out here right now! 4. verb To dismantle a societal obstacle. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "break" and "down." We owe a lot to the pioneering activists of earlier eras, who battled prejudice and broke down barriers. 5. verb To lose control of one's emotions, especially sadness or grief. My mother seemed fine this morning, but she completely broke down at the funeral and cried through the whole thing. 6. verb To methodically explain something step by step. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "break" and "down." Can you break down the healthcare proposal to me? I'm not very well informed about it. 7. verb To reduce something to its component parts. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "break" and "down." If you break down water, it's just hydrogen and oxygen molecules. We need to break down the equipment and pack the truck as quickly as possible once the gig is over. 8. verb To get someone else to do what one wants, often by coercion. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is typically used between "break" and "down." I'll threaten him if I have to—anything to break him down and get that classified information from him. The prosecutor was able to break down the defendant until he confessed. 9. verb To give in to pressure; to acquiesce. If we keep asking mom and dad to get pizza, eventually they'll break down and order it. 10. noun A state of collapse that is typically induced by some form of stress. In this usage, the phrase is typically written as one word. Once I learned the extent of my injuries, I had a complete breakdown and didn't leave my room for weeks. The coup was followed by a complete societal breakdown. The breakdown of our supply line was caused by an excessive demand. 11. noun A methodical, step-by-step explanation of something. In this usage, the phrase is typically written as one word. Can you give me a breakdown of the healthcare proposal? I'm not very well informed about it. 12. noun An itemized list. In this usage, the phrase is typically written as one word. We'd like to see a breakdown of the bill so we can see everything we've been charged for. See also: break, down break it down 1. To explain something in steps. I know it can be confusing, but once I break it down for you, I think you'll start to get it. 2. Stop! Quit it! Primarily heard in Australia. You guys are making too much noise—break it down! See also: break, down Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. break it down! stop it! desist! Australian informal See also: break Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: barf barfola answer to going to explain (oneself) explain oneself explain yourself cross over face off face-off References in periodicals archive Long ago my best friend and I decided that "butch and femme" really didn't tell us enough--that actually all relationships could be understood by asking, "Which one is the mommy and which one is the baby?" (No offense, butches, but when you break it down this way, you know where you usually end up.) Then we decided to take it one step further and say that all relationships can be broken down into dingo/ baby. That's Ms. Butch to you: those old butch/femme games are so out of date ... not. Out writer-actor Guinevere Turner sizes up the varieties of lesbian identity now As oil spreads over the sea surface, natural processes start to break it down. Below, eight physical and chemical changes that help the ocean clean itself of oil: Oil spill! A marine calamity raises the burning question: how to prevent a repeat disaster? (Oil/Oceans) I'll really break it down. I didn't ever make videos or nothing. Bryan Herman. (From the Desert) Most people consume more protein than they need." As for athletes, protein is an inefficient fuel source, since the body has to first break it down for energy. Superfoods: so, what's so super; save your money and eat right instead BREAK IT DOWN: The veterans of the brigade, the BBs (as they're monikered) watched Millennium, their latest CD, sell 1.13 million copies its first week of release -- a music industry record. BREAK IT DOWN: These Orlando, Fla.-based "hotties" have been christened "Menudo 2000" because of their multi-culti look and soulful, salsa-drenched sound. BREAK IT DOWN: Like the BBs and C Note, this quintet hails from Orlando and was groomed by entrepreneur Louis J. BREAK IT DOWN: A Cincinnati quartet with an R&B sound, this pop sensation was first discovered at a Boyz II Men concert. THE BOYS in the bands
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