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to default
01
to fail at accomplishing an obligation, particularly a financial one
Intransitive: to default | to default on an obligation
Examples
If you miss your mortgage payments, you may default on your home loan.
Failing to repay the loan on time could cause the borrower to default.
02
(of a computer program) to always do the same thing unless instructed differently
Intransitive: to default to a specified action
Examples
If you do n’t choose a printer, the system will default to the one nearest to your location.
The app defaults to displaying the homepage every time it opens.
Default
01
a failure to appear or respond in a required setting, especially in legal or competitive contexts, resulting in automatic loss
Examples
The team lost by default when they failed to arrive on time.
He was declared guilty by default after missing the court hearing.
02
a predefined option based on which a computer or other device performs a particular task unless it is changed
Examples
The email client automatically sends messages to the " Spam " folder by default unless the user specifies otherwise.
The default setting for the browser's homepage is the search engine's website, but users can change it to their preferred page.
03
a failure to fulfill a financial obligation, especially the repayment of a loan or debt, often resulting in legal consequences or damage to credit
Examples
The bank reported a default on the mortgage after three missed payments.
His credit score dropped due to a loan default.
Lexical Tree
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