malfunction
mal·func·tion
verb \ˌmal-ˈfəŋ(k)-shən\Definition of MALFUNCTION
intransitive verb
: to function imperfectly or badly : fail to operate normally
— malfunction noun
See Examples of MALFUNCTION
- A software problem is causing the system to malfunction.
First Known Use of MALFUNCTION
1958
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