pāo​máo

to break down

Senses

抛锚/ 拋錨 pāo​máo to break down

(of a car or other vehicle) To stop moving because of a mechanical failure.

抛锚/ 拋錨 pāo​máo to drop anchor

To drop an anchor into the water to keep a ship or boat steady.

抛锚/ 拋錨 pāo​máo to stall

(metaphorical) For an activity or process to come to a sudden halt or be interrupted.

References

same_as 下锚/下錨 抛锚/拋錨