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   Bro·ken-down

   /ˌbrōkənˈdoun/

   

   adjective

   • 1. worn out and dilapidated by age, use, or ill-treatment: "a broken-down car" Similar dilapidatedramshacklericketytumbledownrun downworn outin disrepairbattereddecayedcrumblingdeterioratedfalling to piecesgone to rack and ruininformal:the worse for wearOpposite smartchic
   • ▪ (of a machine or vehicle) not functioning, due to mechanical failure. Similar defectivebrokendamagedfaultyunsoundnot workingnot functioningmalfunctioningin disrepairinoperativeout of order/commissionnot in working ordernonfunctioningdowninformal:kaputon the blinkon its last legsbustbustedconked outclapped outacting/playing upgone haywiregone phutfinisheddone fordudknackeredduffrumptyOpposite workingfixed
   • ▪ (of a horse) with serious damage to the legs, in particular the tendons, caused by excessive strain. Similar defectivebrokendamagedfaultyunsoundnot workingnot functioningmalfunctioningin disrepairinoperativeout of order/commissionnot in working ordernonfunctioningdowninformal:kaputon the blinkon its last legsbustbustedconked outclapped outacting/playing upgone haywiregone phutfinisheddone fordudknackeredduffrumptyOpposite workingfixed

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