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Definition of malfunctioning - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
machinesnot working as intended or expected
- The malfunctioning printer ruined the documents.
2.
systemsexperiencing issues or failures in operation
- The malfunctioning network caused a lot of delays.
3.
body partsnot performing its regular function properly
- His malfunctioning heart required immediate surgery.
Noun
technologyan instance when something does not work properly
- The malfunctioning caused the machine to stop suddenly.
Origin of malfunctioning
Latin, malus (bad) + functionem (performance)
Terms with malfunctioning included in their meaning
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malfunctioning
not working as expected
malfunctioning
not working properly; amiss
malfunctioning
not working properly
malfunction
become unstable or start malfunctioning
malfunction
broken or malfunctioning
malfunctioning
not working correctly or broken
technology
not working properly or malfunctioning
malfunctioning
not functioning properly
malfunctioning
not working correctly or properly
malfunctioning
not working correctly or as expected
technology
broken or malfunctioning
malfunctioning
not functioning correctly or reliably
transportation
travel with a malfunctioning vehicle
malfunctioning
not working properly or as intended
machine
make irregular noises while malfunctioning
malfunctioning
not functioning properly
malfunctioning
no longer functioning properly
malfunctioning
not functioning in a normal or expected way
technology
broken or malfunctioning, especially in technology
technology
broken or malfunctioning
technology
broken or malfunctioning in a frustrating way
malfunctioning
experiencing a temporary malfunction or irregularity
broken equipment
equipment in poor condition or malfunctioning
malfunctioning
not functioning properly or broken
Examples of malfunctioning in a sentence
A malfunctioning computer can cause data loss. The malfunctioning printer jammed again. A malfunctioning app drained the battery quickly. The malfunctioning liver caused severe health issues. Her malfunctioning kidneys needed dialysis. The pilot reported a malfunctioning during takeoff and returned to the runway.
A brief malfunctioning of the pacemaker triggered an automatic alert.
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- French:défectueux, panne, ...
- German:defekt, Fehlfunktion, ...
- Italian:malfunzionante, malfunzionamento, ...
- Spanish:averiado, fallo, ...
- Portuguese:avariado, avaria, ...
- Chinese:故障的, 故障, ...
- Japanese:故障した, 故障, ...
- Arabic:مُعَطَّل, عُطْل, ...
- Hebrew:מְקוּלְקָל, תַּקָּלָה, ...
- Russian:неисправный, неисправность, ...
- Ukrainian:несправний, несправність, ...
- Hindi:खराब, ख़राबी, ...
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)
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.
View all translations of 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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