English / phrasal verb
break down
B2MEANING IN ENGLISH
To separate an overall expense, bill, or budget into itemized details; to divide into smaller parts for analysis; to stop working or collapse
In context
01
Could you break down the monthly grocery bill so we can see which department costs the most?
02
A spreadsheet helps us break down household utilities and pantry purchases systematically.
Synonyms
itemise,analyze,categorize
Antonyms
combine,aggregate,lump together
Collocations
break down the bill,break down monthly expenses,break down the costs