fail

US /fel/

UK /feɪl/

A1

verb

  • To be unsuccessful in passing a class or exam
  • To not do or provide something that is needed
  • To stop working or functioning; to break down
  • To not achieve a goal, or to go wrong

noun

  • A mark on a test showing you did not pass

Examples

The song can't fail to be a hit

The show didn't just fail, it failed spectacularly.