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CEFR B2 — Upper-Intermediate

Breakdown

Definition

A failure or collapse of something, such as a system, a machine, or a person's mental or physical health, or a detailed analysis of something into its parts or components.

Example Sentences

1The company's financial breakdown was caused by a combination of factors, including poor management and a decline in sales.
2Is the breakdown of the relationship between the two countries due to a lack of communication or a deeper issue?
3After a series of stressful events, she experienced a mental breakdown and had to take time off work.
4To understand the poem, let's do a breakdown of its structure and imagery.
5The mechanic did a breakdown of the car's engine to identify the problem and fix it.

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