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USF Posted 14 years ago
Vocabulary

stall vs break down

Could you please explain the difference between these two verbs to declare a defection? stall vs break down

I heard stall more about an engine, that maybe it'll work a minute onward or maybe not, whereas break down is the state of a major defection that probably need to be repaired. However, I used Google Images and by reviewing titles, I found out that stall can be used in major defections too.
  

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I heard stall more about an engine, that maybe it'll work a minute later onward or maybe not, whereas break down is the state of a major malfunction that probably need s to be repaired. However, I used Google Images and by reviewing titles, I found out that stall can be used in major malfunctions too. Stall almost always means a temporary setback.

— AlpheccaStars

  • I heard stall more about an engine, that maybe it'll work a minute later onward or maybe not, whereas break down is the state of a major malfunction that probably need s to be repaired.
  • However, I used Google Images and by reviewing titles, I found out that stall can be used in major malfunctions too.
  • Stall almost always means a temporary setback.
  • For example: His car stalled when it ran out of gas.
  • Cars frequently stall on mountain roads due to vapor lock.
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I heard stall more about an engine, that maybe it'll work a minute later onward or maybe not, whereas break down is the state of a major malfunction that probably needs to be repaired. However, I used Google Images and by reviewing titles, I found out that stall can be used in major malfunctions too.

Stall almost always means a t
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Really thank you for your excellent explanation, dear AlpheccaStars. Emotion: smile
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