fails

[US]/feɪlz/
[UK]/feɪlz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to be unsuccessful in achieving a goal; to weaken or decline; to become bankrupt

Phrases & Collocations

fails to meet

fails to comply

fails to deliver

fails to respond

fails to qualify

fails to achieve

fails to connect

fails to recognize

fails to follow

fails to act

Example Sentences

if he fails to submit the report, he may lose his job.

she fails to understand the importance of teamwork.

the project fails if there is no proper planning.

when he fails to meet expectations, he feels discouraged.

the experiment fails due to a lack of resources.

if she fails to prepare, she will not succeed.

the athlete fails to break the record this time.

he fails to recognize the signs of stress.

the system fails when overloaded with data.

she often fails to communicate her ideas clearly.

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