Phrasal Verbs with Break, Meanings and Example Sentences
Break down
To stop functioning (vehicle or machine)
I’m very sorry because my father’s car broke down yesterday.
Break down
Get upset
The man broke down when the doctor told her.
Break out
Escape
The prisoners broke out of jail yesterday.
Break off
End something
Hannah broke her engagement to Clay off.
Break in
Force entry
The burglar broke in through the front door.
Break away
Escape from a person
Samuel tried to break away, but she held his tight.
