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malfunction

noun

UK/ˌmælˈfʌŋk.ʃᵊn/
US/ˌmælˈfʌŋk.ʃᵊn/

Definitions of malfunction noun

  1. Countable

    A failure of a machine, system, or process to operate correctly.

    • The computer system crashed due to a software malfunction.

    • The device experienced a malfunction shortly after being activated.

    • A malfunction in the plane's engine caused an emergency landing.

verb

UK/ˌmælˈfʌŋk.ʃᵊn/
US/ˌmælˈfʌŋk.ʃᵊn/

Definitions of malfunction verb

  1. Intransitive

    To fail to function or operate correctly.

    • If your phone continues to malfunction, you might need to restart it.

    • The machine started to malfunction due to unstable voltage.

    • The sensor began to malfunction, causing inaccurate readings.