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malfunctioned

/mælfʌŋktʃənd/ verb · British & US
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What does malfunctioned mean?

verb

past tense of malfunction, to stop working or functioning properly.

Example

"The engine malfunctioned during the flight, forcing the pilot to make an emergency landing."

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