Checking for 220V was what I was going to suggest.
Keep in mind that a digital multimeter registers full voltage with miniscule current. If the breaker has failed in a high resistance -- but not completely open -- mode, you could register voltage under no load, but that voltage could disappear under load.
If you confirm 220V, have someone switch the breaker on while you are testing voltage, and see if you STILL have 220 under load.
You can also do a rough-n-ready check of the motor windings with your ohm meter. You should see a reading somewhere between 1 and 50 ohms -- that rules out an open winding, but does not verify that it's functional. Keep in mind that with a capacitor start motor, depending on where you test, you may see a fluctuation before the reading stabilizes.
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