Break down - ломать(ся), разрушать(ся), потерпеть неудачу, выйти из строя Break down means to stop functioning when it comes to mechanical, electrical, or electronic devices or equipment. Similarly for people, it means to stop functioning for a period due to being terribly upset. For a relationship, it also means to stop functioning, deteriorate. Sorry for being late, but my car has broken down.
Break down - ломать(ся), разрушать(ся), потерпеть неудачу, выйти из строя
Break down means to stop functioning when it comes to mechanical, electrical, or electronic devices or equipment. Similarly for people, it means to stop functioning for a period due to being terribly upset. For a relationship, it also means to stop functioning, deteriorate.
Sorry for being late, but my car has broken down.
