What is another word for breaks down?
Pronunciation: [bɹˈe͡ɪks dˈa͡ʊn] (IPA) 
When we say something "breaks down," we typically mean that it has stopped functioning or is no longer operable. However, there are plenty of synonyms that can be used to convey this same meaning. For instance, we might say that something "malfunctions," "fails," "crashes," or "collapses." Alternatively, we might describe it as "giving out," "conking out," "shutting down," or "ceasing operation." Each of these phrases effectively communicates that the thing in question is no longer working as it should, and any of them could be used interchangeably with "breaks down" depending on the context in which they're being used.
