fail

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fail
feɪl Listen
Meanings
verb
  • be unsuccessful in achieving one's goal.
    E.g. he failed in his attempt to secure election
  • neglect to do something.
    E.g. the firm failed to give adequate risk warnings
  • cease to work properly; break down.
    E.g. a lorry whose brakes had failed
noun
  • a mark which is not high enough to pass an examination or test.
    E.g. a fail grade
  • a mistake, failure, or instance of poor performance.
    E.g. their customer service is a massive fail

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