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malfunction

/ˌmælˈfʌŋkʃən/
noun
  1. A failure to work or operate correctly.
    • The elevator had a malfunction and got stuck between floors.
    • A software malfunction caused the website to crash for several hours.
    • The mechanic found a malfunction in the car's braking system.
Synonyms
breakdownfailureglitchdefect
verb
  1. To fail to work or operate correctly.
    • If the security system malfunctions, an alarm will sound automatically.
    • The vending machine malfunctioned and gave me two sodas instead of one.
    • My phone started to malfunction after I dropped it in water.
Antonyms
functionwork
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