the old man broke – when he heard the news of the accident
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The correct word to be used in the blank is 'down'.
The old man broke down when he heard the news of the accident.
* The phrase 'broke down'( phrasal verb) means to succumb to some kind of emotional stress of unfortunate happening.
* The other meanings of this phrase are:
1. When a vehicle or machine stops functioning
2. To divide into small pieces
3. Stopping of any discussion or system on account of disagreement.
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