The phrasal verb,"break down" means-
A. emotional collapse
B. enter by force
C. enter through the back door
D. hit something hard
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → A only
A phrasal verb is a verb joined with a small word such as up, out or together. The two words together have a new meaning.
To break down (of a person) is to lose control of one's feelings and start crying, an emotional collapse. Used of a machine or a vehicle, it means to stop working.
Example: She broke down when she heard the sad news.
Tip: In this question the options do not follow the order of the statements (Option 1 = C only, Option 2 = A only, Option 3 = D only, Option 4 = B only). NTA often jumbles the options in this way, so after finding the correct statement, read the options carefully and mark the one with the right letter.