Below you will find example sentences with "breaks down". The examples show how this phrase is used in natural context and which words often surround it.

Breaks Down in a sentence

Corpus data

  • Displayed example sentences: 20
  • Discovered as a combination around: breaks
  • Corpus frequency in the collocation scan: 31
  • Phrase length: 2 words
  • Average sentence length: 24.3 words

Words in this phrase

breaks down

Meanings of words in this phrase

  • breaks can mean: plural of break Frequent word
  • down can mean: From a higher position to a lower one; downwards. Very common word

Sentence profile

  • Phrase position: 8 start, 8 middle, 4 end
  • Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations

Usage patterns

These patterns show short text windows around the phrase in the example sentences:

age datacenter breaks down the report 1× ahead miller breaks down some of 1× alaska breaks down the status 1× alice breaks down as she 1× alone ben breaks down with exhaustion 1× and breaks down the best 1× and effectively breaks down dirt excess 1× ariana breaks down while discussing 1×

Sentence openings and endings

Common sentence openings:

a 27 year 1× a product description 1× ahead miller breaks 1× alaska breaks down 1× alice breaks down 1× alone ben breaks 1×

Common sentence endings:

a desert road 1× a passing bus 1× all those boundaries 1× and diamond medallion 1× biggest contender spot 1× by the numbers 1×

Context words

These words often appear near this phrase in the example sentences:

get 3× road 2× play 2× makeup 2× breaking 2× stunts 2× car 2× biggest 2× first 2× attempt 2× old 2× ahead 2×

Related phrases

shut down knocked down sat down stepped down slow down touched down doubled down burned down sit down breaking down

Phrases around this combination

Other phrases discovered around breaks:

tax breaks 8× breaks loose 5× take breaks 5×

Just before it in the phrase index:

breaking news breaking down breaking bad breakfast sandwiches breakfast sandwich breakfast menu

Just after it in the phrase index:

breaks loose breast cancer breast screening breathing difficulties breeding grounds brent crude

Other phrases with the same pattern

Same start:

breaks loose

Same ending:

shut down knocked down sat down stepped down slow down touched down

Corpus analysis

  • The phrase "breaks down" has 2 words and usually appears near the start in these examples. The average sentence has 24.3 words and is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around this phrase, patterns and context words such as age datacenter breaks down the report, ahead miller breaks down some of, get, road and play stand out.
  • In the phrase index, this combination connects with shut down, knocked down, sat down, tax breaks, breaks loose and take breaks, linking the page to nearby combinations.

Example types with breaks down

This selection groups the examples by length and sentence type, making usage of the full phrase easier to scan:

Short example sentences

Everything breaks down but King breaks up the Road To Valhalla. (11 words)

Below, Ad Age Datacenter breaks down the report—by the numbers. (11 words)

AP College Football Writer Ralph Russo breaks down all 31 first-round picks. (13 words)

Longer example sentences

From a physical standpoint, Max Duggan presents an enticing QB prospect to teams, standing 6’2, 210lb with the arm strength to take shots down the field as well as the mobility to create outside the pocket when the play breaks down with his legs. (45 words)

According to the Met Office, September's warm weather will continue into the weekend, and it's set to get even hotter though there's a chance of some thundery rain to come for some as the summery spell breaks down. (41 words)

Stunts on Stunts: Breaking Down the Action: This 19-minute feature breaks down several of the stunt sequences featured in the movie, such as the Boat Chase, the Car Jump, the City Truck sequence, and more. (36 words)

Example sentences (20)

Everything breaks down but King breaks up the Road To Valhalla.

From a physical standpoint, Max Duggan presents an enticing QB prospect to teams, standing 6’2, 210lb with the arm strength to take shots down the field as well as the mobility to create outside the pocket when the play breaks down with his legs.

The things that let golf down – the pace of play, stiff rules – it breaks down all those boundaries.

A product description reads: "This ultra-hydrating jelly cleanser gently and effectively breaks down dirt, excess oil and makeup without breaking down your skin barrier.

Stunts on Stunts: Breaking Down the Action: This 19-minute feature breaks down several of the stunt sequences featured in the movie, such as the Boat Chase, the Car Jump, the City Truck sequence, and more.

Nick Wright breaks down his NFL Tiers entering Week 9. Baltimore Ravens & Seattle Seahawks have moved down from biggest contenders as the Pittsburgh Steelers move into the biggest contender spot.

Alvin's first attempt fails: after experiencing difficulty starting the old mower's motor, he doesn't get far before the machine finally breaks down, and he is forced to flag down a passing bus.

A 27-year-old personal finance creator breaks down the investment portfolios he's using to reach $2 million in 8 yearsaol.

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According to the Met Office, September's warm weather will continue into the weekend, and it's set to get even hotter though there's a chance of some thundery rain to come for some as the summery spell breaks down.

Ahead, Miller breaks down some of the key makeup and hair design elements that helped bring these characters to life.

Alaska breaks down the status match by Delta Silver, Gold, Platinum and Diamond Medallion.

Alice breaks down as she tries to explain the motivation behind her final photography exhibit, which she says was an attempt to recapture Alan as she remembered him.

Alone, Ben breaks down with exhaustion, and when he turns up to the party, he’s horrified he’s forgotten to get Lexi.

And breaks down the best of the broads ahead of what promises to be a mouth-watering contest.

Another thriller being removed from Prime Video on the same day is starring Kurt Russell as a man whose wife goes missing after their car breaks down on the side of a desert road.

Anthony Woods, secretary of the Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs, breaks down the top veteran-related legislation from the 2023 Maryland General Assembly session.

AP College Football Writer Ralph Russo breaks down all 31 first-round picks.

Ariana breaks down while discussing the betrayal from her ex-boyfriend and ex-best friend.

Below, Ad Age Datacenter breaks down the report—by the numbers.

But it’s only a matter of time before our entire system breaks down and there is a serious loss of efficiency.

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