What does break down mean?

Beeesneees · #17 (permalink) Wed Oct 05, 2011 18:34 pm *What does break down mean?*

The negotiations broke down
(that is, the talks ended in deadlock or in disagreement. No decision could be reached).
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Mister Micawber · #18 (permalink) Wed Oct 05, 2011 23:08 pm *What does break down mean?*

...negotiations (S)with the State Government over a ten per cent pay increase broke down (V) early this morning.
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Saneta · #19 (permalink) Fri Oct 07, 2011 9:40 am *What does break down mean?*

Many thanks to everybody, two small question to Mr Micawber:
broke down (V)->VERB?
negotiations (S)->?

thank you

Mister Micawber · #20 (permalink) Fri Oct 07, 2011 14:14 pm *What does break down mean?*

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