Men with guns pour out of those trucks and start breaking down doors.
Angelina JolieFighting for EqualityEnglish phrasal verb
break down
To fail, collapse, or explain something in parts.
Examples from real speeches
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Angelina JolieFighting for EqualityBecause ultimately, you're the one who has to break down these old stereotypes and the these old barriers, these old ways of thinking.
Barack ObamaThe People of IndiaIt broke down barriers, it made things move much quicker, much smoother, and actually we got more impact from that.
Prince William, Prince Harry, and CatherineThe Royal FoundationBecause I didn't want to break down in public.
Deepika PadukoneDepression is RealLike, out of nowhere, I would just break down and cry with.
Deepika PadukoneMental HealthI didn't know if, I think I'd be extremely conscious of being surrounded by people because if I needed to break down, I didn't know where I could do that.
Deepika PadukoneYou're Not AloneAnd that was the only time she broke down, to share that she will eat whatever the kids don't eat.
Kamala HarrisFight For The DreamI wanna break down that wall of impossibility to let them know that I am them, and they are me.
Michelle Obama, Melinda Gates & Amal ClooneyStronger Together