broken-down

• Beschreibt etwas, das nicht mehr funktionsfähig oder in einem schlechten Zustand ist, oft wegen hohen Alters oder mangelnder Pflege.

Describes something that is in a state of disrepair or no longer functioning properly, often due to age or neglect.

1. In deplorable conditionB2informal

   In a very poor or dilapidated state, often due to age or neglect.

   Heruntergekommen

   • They lived in a broken-down house on the outskirts of town.
   • The broken-down car was left abandoned in the field.
   • He wore a broken-down old coat that was full of holes.

   Synonymedecrepitdilapidatedneglectedramshackleruinedrun-downworn-out

   Antonymesolidsoundsturdy

2. Not in working orderB1informal

   No longer functioning or operating correctly, typically referring to machinery or equipment.

   Defekt

   • The broken-down elevator forced us to take the stairs.
   • Our broken-down washing machine needs to be replaced.
   • A broken-down tractor blocked the farm road.

   Synonymebrokendefectivefaultyinoperativekaputmalfunctioningnonfunctional

   Antonymefunctionalfunctioningoperationaloperativeworking