1fail
verb \ˈfāl\
Definition of FAIL
intransitive verb
1
a : to lose strength
: weaken <her health was
failing>
b : to fade or die away <until our family line
fails>
c : to stop functioning normally <the patient's heart
failed>
2
a : to fall short <
failed in his duty>
b : to be or become absent or
inadequate <the water supply
failed>
c : to be unsuccessful <the marriage
failed>;
specifically : to be unsuccessful in achieving a passing grade <took the exam and
failed>
d : to become bankrupt or insolvent
transitive verb
1
a : to disappoint the expectations or trust of <her friends
failed her>
b : to miss performing an expected service or function for <his wit
failed him>
2
: to be deficient in
: lack <never
failed an invincible courage — Douglas MacArthur>
3
: to leave undone
: neglect <
fail to lock the door>
4
a : to be unsuccessful in passing <
failed chemistry>
b : to grade (as a student) as not passing
