breakdown — On a Road Trip breakdown /ˈbreɪkdaʊn/ noun CEFR A2 When a car engine stops working properly. “The car had a breakdown on the way home.” Related words in this scene carroaddrivemapfuelpetrolpetrol stationtankenginewheelsteering wheelseatbelttraffictraffic jammotorwayjunctionexitspeed limitmirrorbrakegeartyretripgarageparkingparkhornsnackjamtollmotel Practice this word Create worksheet