break%20down

verb

1. 1

   To fail, to cease to function.

   “I am afraid my computer will break down if I try to run it at too high a speed.”

2. 2

   To render or to become unstable due to stress, to collapse physically or mentally.

   “She is back to work now, after she broke down the other day.”

3. 3

   To render or to become weak and ineffective.

   “His authority and influence over his coordinates broke down gradually.”

4. 4

   To (cause to) decay, to decompose.

   “Leaves and grass will break down into compost faster if you keep them moist.”

5. 5

   To divide into parts to give more details, to provide a more indepth analysis of.

   “If you don't understand, ask him to break down the numbers for you.”

6. 6

   To digest.

   “His stomach took a while to break down his food.”