breaking down

Definitions

The act of analyzing or deconstructing a complex subject or system into smaller, more manageable parts.

The process of a machine or vehicle ceasing to function due to mechanical failure.

The state of experiencing a mental or emotional collapse.

Examples

The old car ended up breaking down in the middle of the highway.

She is currently breaking down the complex project into smaller, manageable tasks.

Synonyms

collapsing failing malfunctioning deteriorating disintegrating analyzing deconstructing

Antonyms

building constructing repairing fixing improving assembling strengthening