What does broke down mean?
Broke down means (Canada, US, informal) Broken; not working properly..
Broke down
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
(Canada, US, informal) Broken; not working properly..
Example Sentences
But it's got a brokedown drive. It can only hobble along. They can't try to get but so far! What's the nearest sol-type star?
Synonyms for broke down
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- broke-down
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What is the opposite of broke down?
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How do you use broke down in a sentence?
But it's got a brokedown drive. It can only hobble along. They can't try to get but so far! What's the nearest sol-type star?
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