to break into pieces; to fail completely
in Stücke zerbrechen; komplett scheitern (in stücke zerbrechen; komplett scheitern)
"Their marriage fell apart after years of arguments."
"Ihre Ehe brach auseinander nach Jahren von Streitigkeiten." (Ihre Ehe **brach auseinander** nach Jahren von Streitigkeiten.)
to end a romantic relationship with someone
to connect innovation plans with business strategy
to become completely unresponsive or stuck
to reach the same level or standard as others
to develop into something beautiful or full of life
to involve someone unwillingly in a dispute or war