Break Down

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Definition: Break Down

Break Down
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Full Definition of Break Down

phrasal verb to stop working because of mechanical failure ExampleThe fax machine has broken down. to stop ExampleNegotiations broke down after six hours. to show all the items in a total list of costs or expenditure ExampleWe broke the expenditure down into fixed and variable costs. to stop working because of mechanical failure to stop to show all the items in a total list of costs or expenditure

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Definitions for Break Down are sourced/syndicated and enhanced from:

  • A Dictionary of Economics (Oxford Quick Reference)
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Accounting
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Business & Management

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