broken-down

• Descreve algo que está em mau estado de funcionamento, com defeito ou que deixou de funcionar corretamente, geralmente por causa da idade ou da falta de manutenção.

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.

   Em mau estado

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdecrepitdilapidatedneglectedramshackleruinedrun-downworn-out

   Antônimossolidsoundsturdy

2. Not in working orderB1informal

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

   Quebrado

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbrokendefectivefaultyinoperativekaputmalfunctioningnonfunctional

   Antônimosfunctionalfunctioningoperationaloperativeworking