component failure

BrE: /kəmˈpəʊnənt ˈfeɪljə/

Definition

Definition of component failure - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

technology

TECH.

breakdown or malfunction of one part within a larger system or machine

TECH.

The engineer traced the accident to a critical component failure in the braking system.
Regular inspections reduce the risk of sudden component failure.
The report listed corrosion as the primary cause of component failure.

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Expressions with component

component part

part that combines with others to form a whole

The engine is a crucial component part of the car.

audio component

separate electronic unit in a sound system handling sound input or output

He upgraded his receiver, the most important audio component in his system.

integral component of

prep.

shows that something is a necessary part within something larger

Trust is an integral component of a strong friendship.

recognized component

part that is officially accepted

The recognized component of the machine was replaced.

active component

substance in a product that directly causes the intended chemical effect

The active component in this cream reduces redness and soothes irritated skin.

profile component

part of a profile in software applications

The profile component stores user preferences.

Expressions with failure

set up for failure

create conditions that make success unlikely

The lack of resources set the team up for failure.

destined for failure

adj.

likely to fail due to certain circumstances

The project was destined for failure from the start.

meet with failure

not succeed in achieving a goal

Despite their efforts, they met with failure in the project.

failure to launch

young adult's inability to start independent life

His failure to launch worried his parents.

it's tantamount to failure

exp.

equivalent to failing in effect or outcome

Skipping the final presentation; it's tantamount to failure in this course.

power failure

unscheduled break in electricity supply

The storm caused a power failure in the city.

bank failure

bank shuts down after failing to pay what it owes

The bank failure sparked panic among depositors.

crop failure

plants produce far less than normal because of bad weather or pests

Weeks of drought led to crop failure across the region.

doomed to failure

adj.

certain to fail or be unsuccessful

The project was doomed to failure from the start.

engine failure

situation where an engine stops working

The plane had to land due to engine failure.

Terms with component failure included in their meaning

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hot standby

engineering

immediate failover component in case of failure

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French:défaillance de composant, ...
German:Komponentenausfall, ...
Italian:guasto di un componente, ...
Spanish:fallo de componente, ...
Portuguese:falha de componente, ...
Chinese:元件故障, ...
Japanese:コンポーネント故障, ...
Arabic:عُطْلُ مُكَوِّنٍ, ...
Hebrew:כֶּשֶׁל רְכִיב, ...
Russian:отказ компонента, ...
Ukrainian:відмова компонента, ...
Hindi:घटक विफलता, ...
Bengali:উপাদান বিকলতা, ...
Catalan:fallada d'un component, ...
Czech:selhání součásti, ...
Danish:komponentfejl, ...
Dutch:componentstoring, ...
Greek:αστοχία εξαρτήματος, ...
Hungarian:alkatrészhiba, ...
Khmer:ការខូចផ្នែកបង្គុំ, ...
Korean:부품 고장, ...
Persian:خرابی قطعه, ...
Polish:awaria komponentu, ...
Portuguese (BR):falha de componente, ...
Romanian:defecțiune de componentă, ...
Swedish:komponentfel, ...
Thai:การขัดข้องของชิ้นส่วน, ...
Turkish:bileşen arızası, ...
Vietnamese:hỏng hóc linh kiện, ...

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