Broken-down
adjective
Not working or not in good condition, especially because of damage or lack of maintenance.
The family has been living in a broken-down car for the past few weeks.
Often appears as...
- broken-down car
- broken-down engine
adjective
Physically weakened or worn-out, especially because of illness or age.
Edna is a broken-down old woman who lives alone
Often appears as...
- broken-down body
- broken-down horse
adjective
Divided into or considered in relation to its parts or elements.
We expect a broken-down price list showing the cost of each element of the project.
Often appears as...
- broken-down costs
- broken-down list
Usage tips
Technical
adjective
Not working or not in good condition, especially because of damage or lack of maintenance.
The family has been living in a broken-down car for the past few weeks.
Often appears as...
- broken-down car
- broken-down engine
adjective
Physically weakened or worn-out, especially because of illness or age.
Edna is a broken-down old woman who lives alone
Often appears as...
- broken-down body
- broken-down horse
adjective
Divided into or considered in relation to its parts or elements.
We expect a broken-down price list showing the cost of each element of the project.
Often appears as...
- broken-down costs
- broken-down list
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Impaired Function
Used to describe objects that are unable to function properly.
The broken-down printer needs repairs.
Pro Tip 2/3After Damage
Often refers to items damaged and not yet fixed.
A broken-down fence surrounded the abandoned house.
Pro Tip 3/3Need for Maintenance
Stresses the necessity for maintenance to avoid items becoming broken-down.
Without regular care, machines can end up broken-down.
Pro Tip 1/3Impaired Function
Used to describe objects that are unable to function properly.
The broken-down printer needs repairs.
Pro Tip 2/3After Damage
Often refers to items damaged and not yet fixed.
A broken-down fence surrounded the abandoned house.
Pro Tip 3/3Need for Maintenance
Stresses the necessity for maintenance to avoid items becoming broken-down.
Without regular care, machines can end up broken-down.
Pro Tip 1/3Impaired Function
Used to describe objects that are unable to function properly.
The broken-down printer needs repairs.
Pro Tip 2/3After Damage
Often refers to items damaged and not yet fixed.
A broken-down fence surrounded the abandoned house.
Pro Tip 3/3Need for Maintenance
Stresses the necessity for maintenance to avoid items becoming broken-down.
Without regular care, machines can end up broken-down.
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Video examples
This scientist makes...
It's how I train my mind to be unconventional and to be creative and to decide to make human apple ears. So, the next time any of you are looking at some old, broken-down, malfunctioning, piece-of-crap technology, I want you to think of me.
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Mysteries of vernacular:...
With roots that predate the popularity of the lustral gemstone, jade was used to refer to either a disreputable woman or a broken-down horse. Thus, the word jaded, meaning worn out or lacking enthusiasm,
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Armored for Armageddon PIPE...
vehicle they'd be able to get me through any kind of broken-down traffic bad situation possible people trying to you know overtake your car take your gas
Video examples
This scientist makes...
It's how I train my mind to be unconventional and to be creative and to decide to make human apple ears. So, the next time any of you are looking at some old, broken-down, malfunctioning, piece-of-crap technology, I want you to think of me.
Video examples
Mysteries of vernacular:...
With roots that predate the popularity of the lustral gemstone, jade was used to refer to either a disreputable woman or a broken-down horse. Thus, the word jaded, meaning worn out or lacking enthusiasm,
Video examples
Armored for Armageddon PIPE...
vehicle they'd be able to get me through any kind of broken-down traffic bad situation possible people trying to you know overtake your car take your gas
Example 1 of 3
Quote examples
Evangeline Lilly
Canadian Actress
When I got the job on 'Lost,' I was a broke university student living in the crappiest part of town, with a duct-taped back window on a broken-down car. I existed on peanut butter and tea.
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Dustin Poirier
American Athlete
Years and years ago, like in 2006, my wife, I didn't have a car, she would drive me to weigh-ins, we would sleep in broken-down motels and I would fight the next day. Just me and her.
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Chord Overstreet
American Actor
I like to check out of reality for a little bit when I listen to music and kind of go somewhere, so I feel like the more broken-down acoustic songs tell stories to me the best.
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Helena Christensen
Danish Model
I was once stranded on a broken-down boat in shark-infested waters in the middle of the Indian Ocean for five days before we were rescued while doing a 'Vogue' shoot.
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Stephen Hawking
English Physicist
There is no heaven or afterlife for broken-down computers; that is a fairy story for people afraid of the dark.
Quote examples
Evangeline Lilly
Canadian Actress
When I got the job on 'Lost,' I was a broke university student living in the crappiest part of town, with a duct-taped back window on a broken-down car. I existed on peanut butter and tea.
Quote examples
Dustin Poirier
American Athlete
Years and years ago, like in 2006, my wife, I didn't have a car, she would drive me to weigh-ins, we would sleep in broken-down motels and I would fight the next day. Just me and her.
Quote examples
Chord Overstreet
American Actor
I like to check out of reality for a little bit when I listen to music and kind of go somewhere, so I feel like the more broken-down acoustic songs tell stories to me the best.
Quote examples
Helena Christensen
Danish Model
I was once stranded on a broken-down boat in shark-infested waters in the middle of the Indian Ocean for five days before we were rescued while doing a 'Vogue' shoot.
Quote examples
Stephen Hawking
English Physicist
There is no heaven or afterlife for broken-down computers; that is a fairy story for people afraid of the dark.
Example 1 of 5
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