ломаться
break down
stop functioning
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ломаться with English translation
ломаться usage examples
Our car began to break down on the highway, so we had to call for a tow.
Наша машина начала сломалась на шоссе, поэтому нам пришлось вызвать эвакуатор.
If you ignore the strange noises, the old fridge may break down next week.
Если игнорировать странные звуки, старый холодильник может сломаться на следующей неделе.
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ломаться synonyms
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More formal expression to indicate equipment or system failure.
Formal/neutral — about refusal to work (a system or a component failing).
Means intermittent or irregular malfunctions.
Usually about bulbs/electrical parts burning out; also figurative for emotional or professional burnout.
Describes a sudden engine stop or cessation of a mechanism with a motor.
Colloquial/slang — about a software or device glitch, often brief and unpredictable.
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.

В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.

В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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How to pronounce ломаться and what this word means
ломаться means break down. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce ломаться
[lɐˈmat͡sə]
ломаться translation
break down
ломаться examples
Our car began to break down on the highway, so we had to call for a tow.
ломаться transcription
[lɐˈmat͡sə]
Questions about this word
ломаться meaning: what does it mean?
переставать работать и выходить из строя о технике
ломаться pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
ломаться is pronounced as [lɐˈmat͡sə]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
ломаться definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Our car began to break down on the highway, so we had to call for a tow. Translation: Наша машина начала сломалась на шоссе, поэтому нам пришлось вызвать эвакуатор.
Is ломаться part of Climate and Ecology vocabulary?
Yes, ломаться (break down) can be learned in the Climate and Ecology topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is ломаться part of Household Appliances vocabulary?
Yes, ломаться (break down) can be learned in the Household Appliances topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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