malfunction

UK
/mælˈfʌŋkʃən/
US
/mælˈfʌŋkʃən/

Translations

malfunctionnoun
malfunctions
pl
UK
/mælˈfʌŋkʃən/
US
/mælˈfʌŋkʃən/
The car had a malfunction that needed immediate attention.
В машине была неисправность, требующая немедленного внимания.
Additional translations
malfunctionverb
malfunctioned
Past Simple
malfunctioned
Past Participle
malfunctioning
Gerund
UK
/ˌmælˈfʌŋkʃən/
US
/ˌmælˈfʌŋkʃən/
The computer started to malfunction after the update.
Компьютер начал сбоить после обновления.
неисправно работать
The machine began to malfunction during the test.
Машина начала неисправно работать во время теста.
Synonyms
go wrong
break down
malfunctionadjective
UK
/ˌmælˈfʌŋkʃən/
US
/ˌmælˈfʌŋkʃən/
Used attributively before nouns to denote relation to or indication of a malfunction.

Definitions

malfunctionnoun
A failure to function in a normal or satisfactory manner.
The car's engine had a malfunction that caused it to stall on the highway.
malfunctionverb
To fail to function or operate correctly.
The printer began to malfunction during the presentation.
malfunctionadjective
Relating to, indicating, or caused by a malfunction; malfunctioning.
A malfunction warning light illuminated on the dashboard.