Typically used in the workplace,
something becomes "Broken" when a
person wants to avoid doing a
job involving a certain piece of machinery by claiming that it isn't functioning properly.
Mr. Stevens :
Carlos, I need 5 copies of this on my desk by sundown!
Carlos :
Sorry sir the copier is "Broken" right now.
Mr. Stevens : The copier is always "Broken" when I ask you to use it!