BROKEN-DOWN
Dictionary entry overview: What does broken-down mean? • BROKEN-DOWN (adjective)
The adjective BROKEN-DOWN has 2 senses:
1. in deplorable condition
2. not in working order
Familiarity information: BROKEN-DOWN used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
• BROKEN-DOWN (adjective)
Meaning:
In deplorable condition
Synonyms:
broken-down; dilapidated; ramshackle; tumble-down; bedraggled; tatterdemalion; derelict
Context examples:
a street of bedraggled tenements / a broken-down fence / a ramshackle old pier / a tumble-down shack
Similar:
damaged (harmed or injured or spoiled)
Meaning:
Not in working order
Context examples:
had to push the broken-down car / a broken-down tractor fit only for children to play on
Similar:
unserviceable (not ready for service)
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