Large research projects are usually easier to manage once scientists ____ them into smaller, clearly defined s…

Question

Large research projects are usually easier to manage once scientists ---- them into smaller, clearly defined stages.

Accepted Answer

break down — 'Break down (something) into smaller stages' küçük parçalara ayırmak anlamındaki sabit bir kalıptır ve 'into smaller, clearly defined stages' ifadesiyle tam uyar. 'Reflect on' ve 'pull through' bu parçalama eylemini karşılamaz; 'cut off' (kesmek) ayırma değil kopma anlamı taşır.