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Definition 1:
To not succeed :to end without success no obj + obj followed by to + verb .
Examples:
He failed in his first attempt but succeeded in his second attempt.
The rebellion failed completely.
An experiment that failed = a failed experiment
A marriage that is failing = a failing marriage
The drought caused the crops to fail. [=the crops did not grow successfully because of the drought]
He only bothers to read the directions if/when all else fails. [=if/when everything else he has attempted has failed]
She failed to finish the race.
He failed to achieve all that he hoped to achieve.
Definition 2:
To not succeed as a business :to become bankrupt .
Examples:
His first company failed, but his second company succeeded.
The bank failed.
A failed bank
Definition 3:
To not do (something that you should do or are expected to do) followed by to + verb .
Examples:
He failed to act on the advice of his staff. [=he should have acted on their advice but he didn’t]
He failed to mention his new girlfriend when he spoke to his parents.
Definition 4:
To not do something + obj followed by to + verb no obj .
Examples:
I turned on the switch but the light failed to go on.
It never fails to surprise me that people can be so gullible. [=I am always surprised that people can be so gullible]
Her public appearances rarely fail to attract huge crowds. [=her public appearances almost always attract huge crowds]
It never fails to rain [=it always rains] when I plan to take a day off.
I fail to see/understand [=I don’t see/understand] why we need to change the current system. [=I don’t think we need to change it]
It never fails: I plan to take a day off, and it rains. [=whenever I plan to take a day off, it rains]
Definition 5:
To not do or provide something that is needed by (someone) .
Examples:
He felt that he had failed her when she needed him most.
The government has failed the voters.
In the face of continued threats, his courage failed him. [=he lost courage, he became afraid]
He wanted to express his appreciation for all they had done, but words failed him. [=he did not know what to say]
Definition 6:
To be unsuccessful in passing (an examination, a course of study, etc.) + obj no obj .
Examples:
He failed the test/exam.
He failed chemistry.
He failed in chemistry.
Failing students must repeat the course.
Definition 7:
To decide that (someone) has not passed an examination or course of study .
Examples:
The teacher failed several students.
He received a failing grade/mark in chemistry. [=his teacher gave him a grade/mark that showed he failed chemistry]
Definition 8:
To stop working .
Examples:
The power failed.
The plane’s engine failed, forcing an emergency landing.
His kidneys failed.
Definition 9:
To lose strength :to become weak or weaker .
Examples:
Her health/eyesight is starting to fail.
Her children are concerned about her failing health/eyesight.
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