malfunction
gb/mælfˈʌŋkʃən/ us/mælfˈʌŋkʃən/
B2
Inglés
meghibásodás, meghibásodik, rosszul működik, működési zavar
SUSTANTIVO
B2
1
meghibásodás
B2
Patrón de uso:
a malfunction (in/of) [machine/system]
The flight was delayed because of a technical malfunction.
A járat egy műszaki meghibásodás miatt késett.
A malfunction in the braking system triggered a safety alert.
A fékrendszer meghibásodása biztonsági riasztást váltott ki.
The app crashed due to a software malfunction.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
There was a malfunction in the elevator.
Meghibásodás történt a liftben.
The car stopped because of a malfunction.
Az autó egy meghibásodás miatt állt le.
Error frecuente:
Malfunction is not an adjective; say "a malfunctioning printer" or "a faulty printer," not "a malfunction printer."
Significado
failure to work properly
Colocaciones
equipment malfunction
|system malfunction
|technical malfunction
|hardware malfunction
|software malfunction
|mechanical malfunction
|engine malfunction
|sensor malfunction
|power malfunction
|a malfunction occurs
Sinónimos
fault (General problem; can be less specific than a malfunction.)
|
failure (Often broader; may suggest complete stopping rather than incorrect operation.)
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breakdown (Often used for vehicles or serious stoppages.)
Antónimos
proper functioning (Working correctly as intended.)
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normal operation (Operating in the usual correct way.)
Temas
technology
|daily_life
|transport
|workplace
Definición
When a machine does not work the right way.
A failure of a machine, device, or system to operate correctly.
VERBO
B2
2
meghibásodik
B2
Patrón de uso:
[machine/system] malfunctions (at/in/during) [time/place/event]
The scanner malfunctioned halfway through the job.
A szkenner a munka felénél meghibásodott.
If the alarm malfunctions, call maintenance immediately.
Ha a riasztó meghibásodik, azonnal értesítsd a karbantartást.
The robot arm malfunctioned and stopped moving.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
My phone malfunctioned yesterday.
Tegnap meghibásodott a telefonom.
The machine is malfunctioning.
A gép rosszul működik.
Error frecuente:
Don’t use as a transitive verb: say "The machine malfunctioned," not "It malfunctioned the machine."
Significado
stop working properly
Colocaciones
malfunction suddenly
|malfunction repeatedly
|malfunction during the test
|malfunction in flight
|malfunction under pressure
|malfunction without warning
|malfunction due to a defect
|malfunction because of overheating
Sinónimos
fail (More general; may mean it stops working entirely.)
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break down (Common for vehicles and machines; often implies stopping completely.)
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go wrong (Informal and broad; not limited to machines.)
Antónimos
function (Work correctly.)
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operate normally (Work in the usual correct way.)
Temas
technology
|daily_life
|workplace
Definición
If a machine malfunctions, it does not work correctly.
To fail to operate correctly; to work in the wrong way.
SUSTANTIVO
C1
3
Patrón de uso:
a malfunction of [organ/system]
The tests showed a malfunction of the thyroid gland.
A vizsgálatok kimutatták a pajzsmirigy működési zavarát.
Symptoms can appear when the immune system has a malfunction.
Tünetek akkor jelentkezhetnek, ha az immunrendszer működésében zavar van.
The doctor ruled out any organ malfunction.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The doctor found a malfunction in my thyroid.
Az orvos a pajzsmirigyem működésében talált zavart.
My immune system has a problem.
Van valami probléma az immunrendszerem működésével.
Error frecuente:
In health contexts, this is often countable: "a malfunction of the immune system" (not usually "malfunctioning" as a noun).
Significado
body part works wrongly
Colocaciones
organ malfunction
|kidney malfunction
|immune system malfunction
|thyroid malfunction
|brain malfunction
|hormonal malfunction
|a malfunction occurs
Sinónimos
dysfunction (More common in medical contexts and often more formal.)
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disorder (Broader; can refer to a diagnosed condition, not just a failure to work.)
Antónimos
normal function (Healthy, typical operation of the body part or system.)
Temas
health
|science
Definición
When a part of the body does not work normally.
A failure of a part of the body or a biological system to work normally.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
malfunction
AFI
GB/mælfˈʌŋkʃən/
US/mælfˈʌŋkʃən/
Sílabas y acento
mal - func - tion (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (func)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: malfunction
- Plural: malfunction, malfunctions
Verb
- Base: malfunction
- 3rd Person Singular: malfunctions
- Present Participle: malfunctioning
- Past: malfunctioned
Familia de palabras
Forms
malfunctions
noun
malfunctioning
verb
malfunctioned
verb
Core family
function
noun B1
functional
adjective B1
Related words
functionality
noun B2
functionally
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
Expresiones
a malfunction occurs
1/ə mælfˈʌŋkʃən əkˈɚz/
fixed phrase
a failure happens
Used to talk about what to do when a machine fails.
Ejemplos
- If a malfunction occurs, shut down the device immediately.
- An alarm sounds when a malfunction occurs in the cooling system.
- The manual explains what to do if a malfunction occurs.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- If a malfunction occurs, call for help.
- When a malfunction occurs, the system stops.
suffer a malfunction
1/sˈʌfɚ ə mælfˈʌŋkʃən/
fixed phrase
experience a mechanical failure
When a machine has a malfunction.
Ejemplos
- The train suffered a malfunction and was taken out of service.
- During the broadcast, the camera suffered a malfunction.
- The elevator suffered a malfunction and trapped two people briefly.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The car suffered a malfunction.
- The system suffered a malfunction last night.