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fail

/feɪl/ verb, noun · British & US
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What does fail mean?

verb, noun

To be unsuccessful or to fail to achieve something. A failure is someone or something that has failed.

Example

"The company failed to meet its sales targets, and the CEO was fired."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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