Definition & Meaning of "fail"

to not carry out or fulfill an expected action or responsibility

to disappoint or abandon someone by not meeting their expectations or providing support

to stop functioning correctly or completely break down

to be unable to do something or achieve a desired outcome

to lose strength or quality over time, becoming less effective or reliable

to be inadequate or unavailable when needed or expected

to stop operating or trading due to financial bankruptcy

to determine that someone has not met the required standard in an examination or test

to not succeed in reaching a desired objective or goal

a grade below the passing standard, indicating insufficient performance or mastery of the subject matter