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- Dictionarymalfunction/malˈfʌŋ(k)ʃn/
verb
- 1. (of a piece of equipment or machinery) fail to function normally: "the unit is clearly malfunctioning"
noun
- 1. a failure to function normally: "a computer malfunction"
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Learn the meaning of malfunction as a verb and a noun, with examples of usage and word history. Find synonyms, antonyms, translations, and related words for malfunction.
a failure to work or operate correctly: Shortly before the crash the pilot had reported a malfunction of the aircraft's navigation system.
Malfunction definition: failure to function properly. See examples of MALFUNCTION used in a sentence.
Learn the meaning of malfunction as a verb and a noun, and see how to use it in sentences. Find out the origin, pronunciation, and related words of malfunction.
To malfunction is to fail to work properly. If your toaster spits out a charred, smoky mess no matter what setting it’s on, your toaster is definitely malfunctioning.
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 means to fail to function properly or a failure to function properly. Find synonyms, antonyms, translations and usage examples of malfunction in different contexts.
