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2. break_down
verb. make a mathematical, chemical, or grammatical analysis of; break down into components or essential features.
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3. breakdown
noun. ['ˈbreɪkˌdaʊn'] the act of disrupting an established order so it fails to continue.
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4. break
verb. ['ˈbreɪk'] terminate.
Etymology
- break (English)
- breken (Middle English (1100-1500))
- brecan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
5. break
verb. ['ˈbreɪk'] become separated into pieces or fragments.
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Etymology
- break (English)
- breken (Middle English (1100-1500))
- brecan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
6. break
verb. ['ˈbreɪk'] render inoperable or ineffective.
Etymology
- break (English)
- breken (Middle English (1100-1500))
- brecan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
7. break
verb. ['ˈbreɪk'] ruin completely.
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Etymology
- break (English)
- breken (Middle English (1100-1500))
- brecan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
8. break
verb. ['ˈbreɪk'] destroy the integrity of; usually by force; cause to separate into pieces or fragments.
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Etymology
- break (English)
- breken (Middle English (1100-1500))
- brecan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
9. down
adverb. ['ˈdaʊn'] spatially or metaphorically from a higher to a lower level or position.
Etymology
- down (English)
- doun (Middle English (1100-1500))
- dun (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- dune (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- dún (Old Norse)