malfunctioned
Pronunciation: [mælˈfʌŋkʃənd]
Word
Context: "operation"
(verb) when a machine or device does not work properly or fails to operate the way it should. Imagine if your toy stopped working, it has malfunctioned.
Example
The printer malfunctioned, but the technician quickly fixed it.
Example
The robot did not malfunction; it worked perfectly for hours.
Example
Why did the air conditioner malfunction during the hot summer?
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