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    malfunction
    /malˈfʌŋ(k)ʃn/

    verb

    • 1. (of a piece of equipment or machinery) fail to function normally: "the unit is clearly malfunctioning"

    noun

    • 1. a failure to function normally: "a computer malfunction"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMALFUNCTION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    a situation in which a machine or system stops working normally: Investigators believe the spillage was caused by a malfunction at the plant in the immediate aftermath of the earth tremor. a technical / mechanical / electrical malfunction. a computer / equipment /system (s) malfunction.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › malfunctionMalfunction Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    : a failure to operate or function in the normal or correct manner : the action or an instance of malfunctioning. a hardware/equipment malfunction. Once thought to be a disease itself dropsy is now known to be a sign of several kinds of body malfunction, especially congestive heart failure and kidney disease. C. Clairborne Ray.

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › malfunctionMALFUNCTION Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Malfunction definition: failure to function properly. See examples of MALFUNCTION used in a sentence.

  5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › malfunctionMalfunction - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    To malfunction is to fail to work properly. If your toaster spits out a charred, smoky mess no matter what setting it’s on, your toaster is definitely malfunctioning. When something functions, it works. Adding the prefix -mal (meaning "bad") to function indicates bad or unsuccessful functioning.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishMALFUNCTION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    malfunction. (mælfʌŋkʃən ) Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular present tense malfunctions , present participle malfunctioning , past tense, past participle malfunctioned. verb. If a machine or part of the body malfunctions, it fails to work properly. [formal]

  7. www.thefreedictionary.com › malfunctionMalfunction - definition of malfunction by The Free Dictionary

    Define malfunction. malfunction synonyms, malfunction pronunciation, malfunction translation, English dictionary definition of malfunction. intr.v. mal·func·tioned , mal·func·tion·ing , mal·func·tions To fail to function properly.

  8. ludwig.guru › s › malfunctionmalfunction | English Definition & Examples | Ludwig

    Definition and high quality example sentences with “malfunction” in context from reliable sources - Ludwig is the linguistic search engine that helps you to write better in English

  9. english.stackexchange.com › questions › 111229is it a word - Difference between misfunction and malfunction -...

    Apr 13, 2013 · Malfunction refers to the function itself failing to operate as designed. For example, if a valve fails to completely shut off a pipe because it's improperly seated, it malfunctions. Misfunction is when a function works as designed, but with the wrong effect due to exterior circumstances.

  10. dictionary.cambridge.org › thesaurus › malfunctionMALFUNCTION - 8 Synonyms and Antonyms - Cambridge English

    noun. These are words and phrases related to malfunction. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of malfunction. The engine's malfunction spoiled our trip. Synonyms. breakdown. defect. failure. fault. flaw. slip. bug. Informal. glitch. Informal.

  11. hinative.com › dictionaries › malfunctionExample sentences with, and the definition and usage of "...

    A: To not function correctly or properly. Eg. "The computer is malfunctioning. Whenever I go to start it up, it makes a whirring sound and turns off again" View more answers. Q: What does malfunction mean? A: To stop working properly. 'My computer malfunction ed'.