Breaks down (4)
'breaks down' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for sobs that I've seen before include "Given evidence of distress" , "cries uncontrollably" , "showing distress" , "Cries noisily" , "Weeps noisily" .)
'breaks down' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is all the clue.
'breaks down' is the definition.
(malfunctioning is a kind of breaking down)
This is the entire clue.