Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fail-of
verb
/feɪl ʌv/
Definition
To not succeed in a particular purpose or goal; to fall short of achieving something.
Examples
- She plans to make a presentation but is afraid she might fail of delivering it on time.
- Despite all his hard work, he felt he could fail of meeting the expectations of his team.
- The project might fail of completion due to a lack of resources.
Meaning
When someone fails at something, they did not accomplish what they intended to do, often despite making an effort.
Synonyms
- fall short
- flounder
- misfire
- come up empty
