Break And Break Down?

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Hi

I have a question on this sentence.

Education is central because electronic networks and software-driven technologies are beginning to......the economic barriers between nations.

The answer given is "break". Can we also use break down here?

Please give your views.

Jul 25 2022 09:05:10

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anonymous"Break" is wrong. It's "break down."

Thank you

Jul 25 2022 13:55:16

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Thank you, CJ.

Suresh

Jul 26 2022 07:08:50

anonymous · Accepted Answer · 2022-07-25T9:47

vsureshThe answer given is "break". Can we also use break down here?

"Break" is wrong. It's "break down."

CalifJim · Accepted Answer · 2022-07-26T0:08

I don't object to 'break' too much, but I do think that 'break down' is a better choice.

CJ