flame-out

• Существительное, обозначающее отказ реактивного двигателя из-за перебоя подачи топлива или неисправного сгорания, или, в более общем смысле, полный или заметный провал.

A noun referring to the failure of a jet engine due to an interruption of fuel supply or faulty combustion, or more generally, a complete or conspicuous failure.

1. Engine failureC1formaltechnical

   The failure of a jet engine caused by an interruption of the fuel supply or by faulty combustion.

   Отказ двигателя

   • The pilot reported a flame-out in the left engine shortly after takeoff.
   • Engineers are investigating the cause of the sudden flame-out.
   • A flame-out can be dangerous if it occurs during critical flight phases.

2. Complete failureC1informalamerican

   A complete or conspicuous failure, often in a dramatic or public way.

   Полный провал

   • The product launch was a total flame-out; sales were abysmal.
   • His political career ended in a spectacular flame-out after the scandal.
   • The startup's flame-out was a cautionary tale for investors.

   Synonymsbustcatastrophecollapsedebacledisasterfailurefiascoflopmeltdownwashout

   Antonymssuccesstriumphvictory