[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’