/mælfʌˈŋkʃʌnz/ - [matlfungkshunz] -
We found 3 definitions of malfunctions from 2 different sources.
NounPlural: malfunctions |
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malfunction - a failure to function normally | ||
failure an unexpected omission; "he resented my failure to return his call"; "the mechanic's failure to check the brakes" | ||
blowout a sudden malfunction of a part or apparatus; "the right front tire had a blowout"; "as a result of the blowout we lost all the lights" | ||
Verb |
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malfunction - fail to function or function improperly; "the coffee maker malfunctioned" | ||
misfunction | ||
function, operate, work, go, run perform as expected when applied; "The washing machine won't go unless it's plugged in"; "Does this old car still run well?"; "This old radio doesn't work anymore" | ||
conk out, go bad, give out, give way, break down, die, fail, go, break end resistance, as under pressure or force; "The door yielded to repeated blows with a battering ram" | ||
jam interfere with or prevent the reception of signals; "Jam the Voice of America"; "block the signals emitted by this station" |