as in failed
to fail to function or work properly
A software problem is causing the system to malfunction.
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Recent Examples of malfunctioned
Smith later said that his left mirror malfunctioned and thus didn’t see Haley and ultimately took the blame for the wreck.
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Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 14 Feb. 2025
It is suspected that the private jet’s landing gear malfunctioned, leading to the accident.
—Washington Examiner Staff, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 11 Feb. 2025
The moment was particularly unfortunate as the audio malfunctioned as the clip was introducing festival founder Robert Redford.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 24 Jan. 2025
However, the screens frequently malfunctioned – either failing to load correctly, displaying incorrect products, or going completely blank.
—Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 17 Jan. 2025
Detectives think Ater’s gun malfunctioned during the shooting, according to court documents, as she can allegedly be seen pulling the trigger to no effect several times before retreating to the Malibu.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 11 Jan. 2025
According to an internal investigation report obtained by the Smoking Gun on Friday, 28-year-old Lake County Deputy Sheriff Tristan Macomber rear-ended a 63-year-old woman’s Toyota Corolla, then claimed his brakes malfunctioned.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 11 Jan. 2025
The barriers, which at times malfunctioned, had been in use for several years and were removed for replacement ahead of the city’s hosting of the Super Bowl in February.
—Daniella Silva, NBC News, 10 Jan. 2025
According to the lawsuit, the bollards on Bourbon Street frequently malfunctioned with their tracks becoming clogged by beads, drink containers, rainwater and other debris.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 14 Feb. 2025
It is suspected that the private jet’s landing gear malfunctioned, leading to the accident.
—Washington Examiner Staff, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 11 Feb. 2025
The moment was particularly unfortunate as the audio malfunctioned as the clip was introducing festival founder Robert Redford.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 24 Jan. 2025
However, the screens frequently malfunctioned – either failing to load correctly, displaying incorrect products, or going completely blank.
—Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 17 Jan. 2025
Detectives think Ater’s gun malfunctioned during the shooting, according to court documents, as she can allegedly be seen pulling the trigger to no effect several times before retreating to the Malibu.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 11 Jan. 2025
According to an internal investigation report obtained by the Smoking Gun on Friday, 28-year-old Lake County Deputy Sheriff Tristan Macomber rear-ended a 63-year-old woman’s Toyota Corolla, then claimed his brakes malfunctioned.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 11 Jan. 2025
The barriers, which at times malfunctioned, had been in use for several years and were removed for replacement ahead of the city’s hosting of the Super Bowl in February.
—Daniella Silva, NBC News, 10 Jan. 2025
According to the lawsuit, the bollards on Bourbon Street frequently malfunctioned with their tracks becoming clogged by beads, drink containers, rainwater and other debris.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Malfunctioned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/malfunctioned. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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