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[feɪl], (Verb)
Definitions:
- be unsuccessful in achieving one's goal
(e.g: he failed in his attempt to secure election)
- neglect to do something
(e.g: the firm failed to give adequate risk warnings)
- cease to work properly; break down
(e.g: a lorry whose brakes had failed)
Phrases:
- too big to fail
- without fail
Origin
:
Middle English: from Old French faillir (verb), faille (noun), based on Latin fallere ‘deceive’
[feɪl], (Noun)
Definitions:
- a mark which is not high enough to pass an examination or test
(e.g: a fail grade)
- a mistake, failure, or instance of poor performance
(e.g: their customer service is a massive fail)
Phrases:
- too big to fail
- without fail
Origin
:
Middle English: from Old French faillir (verb), faille (noun), based on Latin fallere ‘deceive’
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