malfunction
/malˈfʌŋ(k)ʃ(ə)n
/verb [no object]
(Of a piece of equipment or machinery) fail to function normally: the unit is clearly malfunctioning...
- She also has a history of electronic equipment malfunctioning in her presence.
- Only if the machine malfunctions should there be these manual counts.
- That progress ended when the pump malfunctioned.
Synonyms
crash, develop a fault, go wrong, break down, break, act up, be defective, be faulty, fail, cease to function/work, stop working
informal conk out, go kaput, fall over
British informal play up, pack up
noun
A failure to function normally: a computer malfunction [mass noun]: they were sent back to the manufacturers at the first sign of malfunction...
- I've got a couple of equipment malfunctions which I'm struggling with.
- Equipment malfunctions may result from poor design, incomplete qualification, or calibration or maintenance issues.
- There were no malfunctions of any kind with any of the ball or duty loads.
Synonyms
crash, breakdown, fault, failure, defect, flaw, collapse, impairment
informal glitch
