foundering
ˈfaʊndərɪŋ
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Definition of foundering - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
failurefailing or collapsing
  • The foundering plan was quickly revised.
collapsing crumbling failing
2.
maritimeRaresinking or about to sinkRare
  • The foundering ship was abandoned by the crew.
sinking submerging

Noun

1.
failureact of sinking or failing completely
  • The ship's foundering was unexpected and tragic..
collapse failure
2.
maritimeRarethe process of a ship sinkingRare
  • The foundering of the ship was swift and unexpected.
sinking submersion
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Origin of foundering

Middle English, foundren (to sink, collapse)

Examples of foundering in a sentence

  • His foundering career took a surprising turn.
  • The foundering vessel struggled against the relentless waves.
  • Rescue teams rushed to the foundering boat in the storm.
  • The company's foundering led to massive layoffs.
  • The foundering of the project was due to poor planning.
  • The foundering was a tragic event in maritime history.

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  1. French:chancelant, naufrage, ...
  2. German:scheiternde, Scheitern, ...
  3. Italian:fallimentare, fallimento, ...
  4. Spanish:en declive, hundimiento, ...
  5. Portuguese:fracassado, afundamento, ...
  6. Chinese:失败的, 沉没, ...
  7. Japanese:失敗しつつある, 沈没, ...
  8. Arabic:متعثر, اِنْهِيار, ...
  9. Hebrew:כּוֹשֵׁל, כִּשָּׁלוֹן, ...
  10. Russian:провальный, затопление, ...
  11. Ukrainian:невдалий, затоплення, ...
  12. Hindi:विफल, डूबना, ...
founder
ˈfaʊndər

Definition of founder - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
organizational creatorperson who establishes an organization
  • The founder of the company gave a speech at the event..
creator originator
2.
metalworkDatedperson who makes metal castingsDated
  • The founder crafted intricate metal sculptures.
caster molder

Verb

intr.
1.
plan failureplan or project fails completely
  • The business plan began to founder due to lack of funds.
breakdown collapse fail
2.
ship sinkingTECH.ship fills with water and sinksTECH.
  • The old vessel began to founder in the storm.
capsize sink submerge
3.
natureRaresink into or become stuck in soft groundRare
  • The heavy cart foundered in the muddy field.
sink submerge
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Expressions with founder

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to experience difficulties or fail
The project began to founder in deep water after the budget cuts.
plan or project fails completely
The business expansion foundered on the rocks of financial difficulties.
person who helps start an organization as an original member
She is a founder member of the club.
reduction in genetic diversity in new populations
The island's species evolved due to the founder effect.
person who makes bells
The bell founder carefully crafted the new church bell..
person who casts metallic printer's type
The type founder crafted new fonts for the press.

Origin of founder

Latin, fundare (to lay the bottom)

Examples of founder in a sentence

  • She is the founder of a successful startup.
  • The founder poured molten metal into molds.
  • As a founder, he specialized in bronze casting.
  • The founder carried a mutation that spread through generations.
  • Researchers traced the mutation back to a single founder.
  • The founder monitored the temperature closely.

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  1. French:fondateur, échouer, ...
  2. German:Gründer, scheitern, ...
  3. Italian:creatore, fallire, ...
  4. Spanish:creador, fracasar, ...
  5. Portuguese:fundador, falhar, ...
  6. Chinese:创始人, 失败, ...
  7. Japanese:創設者, 頓挫する, ...
  8. Arabic:مُؤَسِّس, تَعَثَّر, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְיַסֵּד, לְהִתְמוֹטֵט, ...
  10. Russian:основатель, терпеть неудачу, ...
  11. Ukrainian:засновник, провалюватися, ...
  12. Hindi:संस्थापक, विफल होना, ...
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