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• Partikelverb, das die Nichterfüllung einer Verpflichtung bezeichnet, besonders einer finanziellen wie der Rückzahlung eines Kredits oder einer Schuld.

A phrasal verb used to indicate failing to fulfill an obligation, especially a financial one such as a loan or debt payment.

unzählbar · intransitiv · Phrasal, untrennbar

1. Fail to pay a debtformal

   To fail to make a required payment on a loan or financial obligation.

   Zahlungsverzug bei Schulden

   • The company defaulted on its loan payments last quarter.
   • He defaulted on his mortgage and lost his house.
   • If you default on the loan, the bank can seize your assets.

   Antonymedischargehonorpayrepaysettle

2. Fail to fulfill an obligationformal

   To fail to meet a commitment or responsibility.

   Eine Verpflichtung nicht erfüllen

   • The contractor defaulted on the contract and left the project unfinished.
   • She defaulted on her promise to help with the event.
   • They defaulted on their agreement to deliver the goods on time.

   Synonymebreachdishonorrenege onviolate

   Antonymedischargefulfillhonormeetperformsatisfy

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