purposelybreakingdown
verb (phrase)UK /ˈpɜːpəsli ˌbreɪkˈdaʊn/
US /ˈpɝːpəsli ˌbreɪkˈdaʊn/
Breaking something on purpose so it stops working.
He was purposely breaking down the toy car to see what was inside.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Making a machine or system fail on purpose.
The worker was purposely breaking down the conveyor belt to get a break.
3. Ruining a plan or agreement on purpose.
They accused him of purposely breaking down the deal.
4. Causing someone to feel very sad on purpose.
Her mean words were purposely breaking down his confidence.