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misfired

UK
/ˌmɪsˈfaɪəd/
US
/ˌmɪsˈfaɪrd/

Translations

misfireverb

misfired

Past Simple

misfired
Past Simple
misfired
Past Participle
misfiring
Gerund
UK
/ˌmɪsˈfaɪə/
US
/ˌmɪsˈfaɪr/
The gun misfired during the shooting practice.
Пистолет осекся во время стрельбы на тренировке.
дать осечку
The engine misfired and the car wouldn't start.
Двигатель дал осечку, и машина не завелась.
Synonyms
fail
go awry
blunder
miscalculate
malfunction

Definitions

misfireverb
To fail to ignite or explode properly, as in the case of a firearm or engine.
The old car's engine began to misfire, causing it to sputter and stall.
To fail to achieve the intended effect or result.
The comedian's joke misfired, leaving the audience silent instead of laughing.
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