Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

fail-completely

phrasal verb
/feɪl kəmˈpliːtli/
Definition
To experience a total failure without any success or recovery.
Examples
  • Despite numerous efforts to improve the project, it ultimately failed completely.
  • His plan to start a business failed completely due to poor market analysis.
  • When the system crashed, it failed completely, leaving no option for recovery.
Meaning
The term ‘fail-completely’ refers to a situation where an attempt or effort does not just fall short, but rather does not succeed at all, leading to an absolute lack of achievement or desired outcome.
Synonyms
  • collapse
  • fall short
  • be unsuccessful
  • break down