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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"
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a situation in which a machine or system stops working normally: Investigators believe the spillage was caused by a malfunction at the plant in the immediate aftermath of the earth tremor. a technical / mechanical / electrical malfunction. a computer / equipment /system (s) malfunction.
Malfunction definition: failure to function properly. See examples of MALFUNCTION used in a sentence.
Nov 8, 2011 · Malfunction is used for things that are operated on, like mechanical devices. A malfunction is much more like a break; something stops working or fails to work. It is an acute case, happening in a short, defined time span.
A firearm malfunction is the failure of a firearm to operate as intended for causes other than user error. Malfunctions range from temporary and relatively safe situations, such as a casing that did not eject, to potentially dangerous occurrences that may permanently damage the gun and cause injury or death.
[ˌmælˈfʌŋkʃən ] noun. fonctionnement m défectueux ⧫ dysfonctionnement m. intransitive verb. mal fonctionner. Collins French-English Dictionary © by HarperCollins Publishers. All rights reserved. Browse Collins English collocations. malfunction. technical malfunction. Examples of 'malfunction' in a sentence. malfunction.
