Definition of malfunction - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
machines systemswork incorrectly or stop working suddenly
- The computer will malfunction if it overheats.
2.
body partsnot perform its intended function
- His heart began to malfunction, causing health issues.
Noun
technologydefective performance in a process
- A malfunction in the assembly line halted production.
Expressions with malfunction
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embarrassing situation caused by clothing issues
She had a wardrobe malfunction during the meeting.
Origin of malfunction
Latin, malus (bad) + functio (performance)
Terms with malfunction included in their meaning
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malfunction
cause to stop functioning
malfunction
stop working or operating properly
machinery
malfunction or fail to function correctly
automotive
problems with an engine causing malfunction
malfunction
stop working correctly
printing
malfunction when paper gets stuck in a printer
malfunction
cause a system to stop working
technology
unexpected malfunction in a computer system
malfunction
stop working suddenly due to malfunction
malfunction
situation where something stops working due to cold
machines
experience an unexpected malfunction or error
malfunction
cause to become sticky and unable to function smoothly
malfunction
function erratically or cause trouble
malfunction
stop functioning or working
computing
malfunction in a computer or electronic system
machine
not functioning properly due to an error or malfunction
malfunction
not functioning as intended
malfunction
stop working suddenly
malfunction
stop functioning or go offline
malfunction
function improperly or show disorder
computer failure
malfunction causing computer shutdown
error
fault or malfunction in an object
malfunction
become strange or not work properly
malfunction
stop working correctly or as expected
Examples of malfunction in a sentence
If the sensors malfunction, the alarm will not sound. The device will malfunction if not properly maintained. Her kidneys began to malfunction, requiring immediate medical attention. The software malfunction caused a system crash. Engineers worked overnight to fix the malfunction.
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- French:dysfonctionner, dysfonctionnement, ...
- German:nicht funktionieren, Fehlfunktion, ...
- Italian:guastarsi, malfunzionamento, ...
- Spanish:fallar, fallo, ...
- Portuguese:avariar, avaria, ...
- Chinese:发生故障, 故障, ...
- Japanese:故障する, 不具合, ...
- Arabic:تَعَطَّلَ, عُطْل, ...
- Hebrew:לְהִתְקַלְקֵל, תְּקָלָה, ...
- Russian:выйти из строя, неисправность, ...
- Ukrainian:давати збій, несправність, ...
- Hindi:खराब होना, दोषपूर्णता, ...
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