failure

Definition

  • noun: the act or result of failing
  • noun: omission of occurrence or performance
  • followed by 'to + verb'
  • synonyms: grand guignol, passion play, sisyphean labor

Examples

  • The storm caused power 'failures' [='outages'] in many parts of the city.

  • He was trying to rescue the business from 'failure'. [='bankruptcy']

  • He felt like a 'failure' when he wasn't accepted into law school.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) The Air Force and Infantry are standing by. Yes, sir. Tonight, China becomes the first world power Following the failure of diplomatic efforts of the United Nations, China has confirmed that its language experts have tonight delivered an ultimatum at the Shanghai site. (..)
    2016 Arrival