Definitions

1. verb

to be unsuccessful in one’s efforts or attempts, often due to a lack of skill, resources, or proper planning

“She failed to meet the deadline and lost her job as a result.”

2. noun

the act of being unsuccessful or the state of not achieving something

“The team’s failure to win the championship was a disappointment to their fans.”

3. noun

a person who has been unsuccessful or failed in an endeavor

“The company’s new employee was labeled as a failure after only a few months on the job.”

4. verb

to stop functioning or working properly, often due to a technical issue or malfunction

“The computer failed to boot up and had to be taken to a repair shop.”