malfunction
//mælˈfʌŋk.ʃən//
Noun
malfunctionSingular
malfunctionsPlural
1
A failure to function normally or properly; a fault or defect in a machine, system, or process.
A malfunction in the computer system caused the delay.
Verb
malfunctionInfinitive
malfunctionPresent tense
malfunctionedPast tense
malfunctionedPast participle
malfunctioningPresent participle
malfunctionsThird-person singular
1
To fail to function normally or properly; to operate incorrectly or break down.
The elevator malfunctioned and stopped between floors.