malfunction (B1)
noun, verb
Pronunciation: /mælˈfʌŋkʃən/
Definition
A failure to work correctly.
Examples
The printer has been experiencing a malfunction all week.
We had to cancel the launch due to a critical system malfunction.
If the device begins to malfunction, unplug it immediately.
How to Use malfunction
- malfunction in (prepositional phrase)
- A failure occurring within a specific system or device. — "There was a serious malfunction in the main power grid."
- malfunction with (prepositional phrase)
- A failure associated with a particular item or piece of equipment. — "The team reported a malfunction with the diagnostic equipment."
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