malfunction

UK /ˌmælˈfʌŋk.ʃən/ US /ˌmælˈfʌŋk.ʃən/
noun 2verb 2

Definitions

noun

1

Faulty functioning.

This weekend, as videos of robotaxi malfunctions began appearing on social media, opponents say they are seeing their fears realized.

A former OceanGate scientific director said the Titan submersible suffered a malfunction six days before imploding in June 2023, killing all five people on board.

2

Failure to function.

verb

1

To function improperly.

She told him the machine was poorly built, but they both knew that she was the one who had malfunctioned.

Due to a communications error, according to gaming officials, the slot machine malfunctioned and didn’t notify Taylor or casino personnel that he was a winner.

2

To fail to function.

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