Phrasal verbs with break: meanings and everyday use
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While the standalone verb break suggests physical damage, adding particles such as down, into, out, up, or away produces distinct meanings. Break down indicates operational failure or step-by-step explanation. Break into marks unauthorized entry. Break out describes sudden disruptions such as fires, protests, or laughter. Break up indicates the separation of gatherings or personal partnerships, while break away describes departing from a larger group.
Our office air conditioner broke down during the hottest week of July.