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- DictionaryMal·func·tion/malˈfəNG(k)SHən/
verb
- 1. (of a piece of equipment or machinery) fail to function normally or satisfactorily: "the unit is clearly malfunctioning"
noun
- 1. a failure to function in a normal or satisfactory manner: "a computer malfunction"
6 days ago · malfunction in British English. (mælˈfʌŋkʃən ) verb. 1. (intransitive) to function imperfectly or irregularly or fail to function. noun. 2. failure to function or defective functioning. Collins English Dictionary.
malfunction. noun [ C ] formal us / ˌmælˈfʌŋk.ʃ ə n / uk / ˌmælˈfʌŋk.ʃ ə n /. a failure to work or operate correctly: Shortly before the crash the pilot had reported a malfunction of the aircraft's navigation system. Synonyms. breakdown (FAILURE) failure (STOP) Compare.
Adding the prefix -mal (meaning "bad") to function indicates bad or unsuccessful functioning. When a computer malfunctions, you could lose your data. A malfunctioning car could cause an accident or leave you stranded. This word is typically used in reference to technology, tools, and gadgets.
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. n. A failure to function properly. American Heritage® Dictionary...
Definition of malfunction verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English mal‧func‧tion /mælˈfʌŋkʃən/ noun [ countable] a fault in the way a machine or part of someone’s body works a malfunction in one of the engines malfunction of a malfunction of the immune system an equipment malfunction —malfunction verb [ intransitive] A warning light seems to have malfunctioned.
The act or an instance of malfunctioning. Webster's New World. A failure to function properly. American Heritage. Similar definitions. Faulty functioning. Wiktionary. Synonyms: snag.
