Examples of “breakdown” in a Sentence

noun A failure, especially of a machine or vehicle.

• A breakdown on the motorway left us waiting two hours for help.
• The factory stopped for the day after a breakdown in the main machine.
• The bus broke down twice on the way to the airport.

noun A sudden decline in someone's mental or physical health, often preventing normal functioning.

• After years of overwork, he suffered a nervous breakdown and was signed off for months.
• Her doctor warned that ignoring the exhaustion could lead to a total breakdown.
• The stress of the divorce led to a complete breakdown.

noun A detailed analysis showing the separate parts of something.

• The report includes a breakdown of sales by region and by product.
• Could you give us a breakdown of how the budget will be spent?
• Can you send me a breakdown of the monthly expenses?