malfunction
gb/mælfˈʌŋkʃən/ us/mælfˈʌŋkʃən/
B2
Inglês
meghibásodás, meghibásodik, rosszul működik, működési zavar
SUBSTANTIVO
B2
1
meghibásodás
B2
Padrão 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.
Exemplos para estudantes
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.
Erro comum:
Malfunction is not an adjective; say "a malfunctioning printer" or "a faulty printer," not "a malfunction printer."
Significado
failure to work properly
Colocações
equipment malfunction
|system malfunction
|technical malfunction
|hardware malfunction
|software malfunction
|mechanical malfunction
|engine malfunction
|sensor malfunction
|power malfunction
|a malfunction occurs
Sinônimos
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.)
Antônimos
proper functioning (Working correctly as intended.)
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normal operation (Operating in the usual correct way.)
Temas
technology
|daily_life
|transport
|workplace
Definição
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
Padrão 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.
Exemplos para estudantes
My phone malfunctioned yesterday.
Tegnap meghibásodott a telefonom.
The machine is malfunctioning.
A gép rosszul működik.
Erro comum:
Don’t use as a transitive verb: say "The machine malfunctioned," not "It malfunctioned the machine."
Significado
stop working properly
Colocações
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
Sinônimos
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.)
Antônimos
function (Work correctly.)
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operate normally (Work in the usual correct way.)
Temas
technology
|daily_life
|workplace
Definição
If a machine malfunctions, it does not work correctly.
To fail to operate correctly; to work in the wrong way.
SUBSTANTIVO
C1
3
Padrão 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.
Exemplos para estudantes
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.
Erro comum:
In health contexts, this is often countable: "a malfunction of the immune system" (not usually "malfunctioning" as a noun).
Significado
body part works wrongly
Colocações
organ malfunction
|kidney malfunction
|immune system malfunction
|thyroid malfunction
|brain malfunction
|hormonal malfunction
|a malfunction occurs
Sinônimos
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.)
Antônimos
normal function (Healthy, typical operation of the body part or system.)
Temas
health
|science
Definição
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 no dicionário
malfunction
AFI
GB/mælfˈʌŋkʃən/
US/mælfˈʌŋkʃən/
Sílabas e tonicidade
mal - func - tion (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (func)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: malfunction
- Plural: malfunction, malfunctions
Verb
- Base: malfunction
- 3rd Person Singular: malfunctions
- Present Participle: malfunctioning
- Past: malfunctioned
Família de palavras
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
Expressões
a malfunction occurs
1/ə mælfˈʌŋkʃən əkˈɚz/
fixed phrase
a failure happens
Used to talk about what to do when a machine fails.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para estudantes
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para estudantes
- The car suffered a malfunction.
- The system suffered a malfunction last night.