failing (A2)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˈfeɪlɪŋ/
Definition
Not succeeding in achieving a goal or purpose; not passing a test or exam.
Examples
He was worried about failing his driving test.
The company is failing to meet its production targets.
She was accused of failing to report the incident.
How to Use failing
- fail to do (prepositional phrase)
- Not succeed in doing something. — "He failed to appear in court on the scheduled date."
- fail at (prepositional phrase)
- Not succeed in a particular activity or task. — "She failed at her first attempt to climb the mountain."
- fail in (prepositional phrase)
- Not succeed in a particular area or endeavor. — "The company failed in its attempt to expand into new markets."
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