break down
if a machine or vehicle breaks down, it stops working
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if a machine or vehicle breaks down, it stops working
if something such as a light or an electricity supply goes off, it stops working or being available
if a machine shuts off, or if someone shuts it off, it stops working
if something such as a machine or clock runs down, or if you run it down, it gradually stops working because it has no power
verb
if a piece of equipment breaks, or if you break it, it stops working correctly because a part of it is damaged
if a piece of electrical equipment burns out, or if it is burned out, it gets too hot and stops working
verb
if something such as a machine or an organ in your body fails, it no longer works correctly
if an engine or machine cuts out, it suddenly stops working
if something such as a computer or an electrical system goes down, it stops working for a period of time
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using the Internet where you work, during working hours, for activities which are not work-related
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… to reveal a small part of your intentions in order to attract support, without actually committing yourself to doing anything
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