The Word 'FAIL'

Fail (verb)

definition:
get worse

Fail (verb)

definition:
stop operating or functioning

Fail (verb)

definition:
prove insufficient

example:
"The water supply for the town failed after a long drought"

Fail (verb)

definition:
disappoint, prove undependable to

Fail (verb)

definition:
become bankrupt or insolvent

example:
"fail financially and close"

Fail (verb)

definition:
fall short in what is expected

example:
"They failed to meet their obligations."

Fail (verb)

definition:
fail to get a passing grade

example:
"They studied hard but failed nevertheless."

Fail (verb)

definition:
judge unacceptable

example:
"The teacher failed six students"

Fail (verb)

definition:
be unsuccessful

example:
"Where do today's public schools fail?"

Fail (verb)

definition:
fail to do something

Fail (verb)

definition:
be unable

example:
"I fail to understand your motives"