break down

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break down

1. hajota, särkyä

   When I was driving to work my car broke down.

2. murtaa (esimerkiksi ovi)

   The firemen had to break down the door to get into the room.

3. romahtaa (henkisesti tai fyysisesti)

   He broke down when he saw what had happened.

4. (neuvottelusta) katketa

   The negotiations broke down because neither side would compromise.

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Sanaliitto sanoista break ja down.

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