Fail
Pronunciation: /ˈfeɪl/
Fail (verb)
- to not achieve what you tried to do.
- to not pass a test or exam.
- to stop working correctly or completely.
Examples
- They failed to reach the summit due to bad weather.
- The team failed to win the championship this year.
Common collocations: fail to achieve, fail miserably, fail a task, fail an exam, fail a test