Meaning ofbreak downin English

Verb

1. to stop working; malfunction
   The machine will break down if you overload it.
2. to divide into smaller parts for detailed analysis
   She likes to break down complex problems into manageable tasks.
3. to collapse; become unstable (physically, mentally)
   The old chair might break down under heavy weight.
4. to surrender; give in to pressure
   After hours of interrogation, the suspect began to break down.
5. to separate; divide into parts
   The engineer will break down the large project into smaller components.