malfunction

• Substantivo que designa a falha de um sistema, dispositivo ou mecanismo em funcionar normalmente ou como esperado, especialmente em contextos mecânicos, elétricos ou eletrônicos.

A noun referring to a failure to function normally or as expected, often in a mechanical, electrical, or electronic system.

1. Failure to operate correctlyB2formal

   A situation where a device, system, or part of the body fails to work as intended.

   Falha de funcionamento

   • The plane was delayed due to a technical malfunction.
   • A malfunction in the traffic lights caused a long jam.
   • The doctor said the heart malfunction was temporary.

   Sinônimosbreakdownbugdefecterrorfailurefaultglitch

   Antônimosfunctionoperationperformanceworking

• Verbo usado para indicar que um dispositivo, sistema ou máquina não funciona corretamente ou não opera como deveria.

A verb used to indicate that a device, system, or machine fails to operate correctly or as intended.

1. Fail to operate correctlyB2formaltechnical

   To fail to function or operate in the intended or expected manner.

   Defeito

   • The engine malfunctioned shortly after takeoff.
   • The computer system malfunctioned due to a software bug.
   • The device malfunctioned and stopped responding to commands.

   Sinônimosact upbreakconk outcrashfailgo wrongmisbehave

   Antônimosfunctionoperateperformwork