malfunction

Noun

A failure to function properly; a defect or failure in operation.

ریشه

From the word 'mal-' meaning 'bad' or 'wrong', combined with 'function'.

مثال

• The car's malfunction caused it to suddenly stop in the middle of the road.
• The malfunction of the alarm system resulted in a false fire alarm.
• The technician fixed the malfunction in the computer system.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Car malfunction Alarm system malfunction Computer malfunction