Phrasal verbs with break
Break is used in a number of
common phrasal verbs. Here is a list of them. Each phrasal verb is followed by
its definition. Example sentences are also given.
Break away – become separate;
(of members of a group) escape; run away
Break down – a) fail to work;
prove to be useless; b) become weak through overwork; c) be overcome by
emotions
The car broke down on the way to
work.
She broke down during the speech.
Break something down
To break something down is to use
force to get it down.
Break into
