Collocations for breakdown - noun
1. mechanical failure
ADJ.
electrical, mechanical
BREAKDOWN + VERB
occur
BREAKDOWN + NOUN
organization, service
The national breakdown organizations are on hand to help motorists 24 hours a day.
The national breakdown organizations are on hand to help motorists 24 hours a day.
crane, lorry, vehicle
2. failure/end of sth
ADJ.
serious | complete, irretrievable
The only ground for divorce is the irretrievable breakdown of the marriage.
The only ground for divorce is the irretrievable breakdown of the marriage.
communication, family, marital, marriage, relationship
VERB + BREAKDOWN
cause, lead to
PREP.
~ in/of
a breakdown in negotiations
a breakdown in negotiations
3. collapse of mental health
ADJ.
emotional, mental, nervous, psychological
VERB + BREAKDOWN
have, suffer
4. list of the details of sth
ADJ.
detailed, full | cost
VERB + BREAKDOWN
prepare
I have prepared a detailed cost breakdown for the project.
I have prepared a detailed cost breakdown for the project.
give sb, provide (sb with)
PREP.
~ by, ~ of
Please provide us with a breakdown of expenditure by department.
Please provide us with a breakdown of expenditure by department.