English to Dutch Meaning of fail - mislukken

Fail :

mislukken

noun

liggen, mislukking, mislukken

verb

mislukken, uitdrogen, droog, hoogtepunt, pijnboom, wegkwijnen, wanhoop, vallen, plof, terugdeinzen, met een sisser aflopen, standaard, uitgaan, verloop, verliezen, afwijzen, mof, gaan failliet, breken, buste, worden losgemaakt, gescheiden zijn, wanhopen, kilte, verkopen, wastafel, worden geruïneerd, verdronken zijn, worden ondergedompeld, reeks, overtreffen, ophouden, weglaten, voorbijzeilen

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Definitions of fail in English

Verb(1) fail to do something; leave something undone(2) be unsuccessful(3) disappoint, prove undependable to; abandon, forsake(4) stop operating or functioning(5) be unable(6) judge unacceptable(7) fail to get a passing grade(8) fall short in what is expected(9) become bankrupt or insolvent; fail financially and close(10) prove insufficient(11) get worse

Examples of fail in English

(1) As we all work longer hours, cope with pressurised jobs and fail to take proper breaks, stress in many cases seems to take over.(2) Towards the end of the afternoon, as the light began to fail , the first of several squadrons of wild geese came flying over the house on their way to the fields where they spend their nights.(3) A letter or pass / fail grade, depending on district policy, is filed with the school at the appropriate time.(4) Akwaake said it has been noted that many new businesses fail because of the lack of mentoring.(5) she won't fail you(6) Here in northern Afghanistan, for the first time in four years, the rains didn't fail , and these farmers are now reaping the benefits.(7) In the last years his health began to fail but Johnnie held on bravely to the last and did not complain.(8) Mavis's health first began to fail in January and in March she was diagnosed with mesothelioma.(9) Michael's health began to fail about two years ago and it deteriorated seriously from which he did not really recover.(10) Yet, businesses fail because of a lack of knowledge, money, and support.(11) He has one pass in biology (grade D) a fail in chemistry (grade N) and an unclassified in maths.(12) their customer service is a massive fail(13) the criteria used to pass or fail the candidate(14) But although conditions are basic and power supplies sometimes fail , pitching the mess tent into darkness, no one is complaining too much.(15) If the rains fail or someone falls ill, they have to sell what little they have - perhaps a pig or a goat - to buy medicines.(16) They would hope that when the market is liberalised, that they would not see our established firms fail to survive in the competitive environment.

Related Phrases of fail

(1) epic fail ::

epic fail

(2) to fail ::

falen

(3) fail to ::

falen om

(4) without fail ::

zonder falen

(5) fail an exam ::

zakken voor een examen

(6) words fail me ::

woorden schieten tekort

(7) fail-safe ::

faalveilig

(8) fail in ::

falen in

(9) fail to see ::

niet in te zien

(10) fail exam ::

examen niet halen

Related Phrases of fail

(1) epic fail ::

epic fail

(2) to fail ::

falen

(3) fail to ::

falen om

(4) without fail ::

zonder falen

(5) fail an exam ::

zakken voor een examen

(6) words fail me ::

woorden schieten tekort

(7) fail-safe ::

faalveilig

(8) fail in ::

falen in

(9) fail to see ::

niet in te zien

(10) fail exam ::

examen niet halen

Synonyms

Verb

1. be unsuccessful ::

niet slagen

2. be unsuccessful in ::

niet slagen in

4. die ::

dood gaan

5. fade ::

vervagen

6. break down ::

afbreken

7. deteriorate ::

achteruitgaan

8. collapse ::

ineenstorting

9. neglect ::

verwaarlozing

10. flunk ::

flunk

11. betray ::

verraden

12. go wrong ::

Verkeerd gaan

13. give out ::

uitdelen

Different Forms

fail, failed, fails

Word Example from TV Shows

It's gonna FAIL after about 10 flushes.

The Big Bang Theory Season 2, Episode 22

If not, then all shall FAIL.

Vikings Season 1, Episode 8

If they FAIL on the battlefield,

Game of Thrones Season 3, Episode 3

Don't you care if the negotiations FAIL?

Vikings Season 1, Episode 9

And I know because I saw a sad man with a pepper mill desperately try and FAIL.

The Big Bang Theory Season 8, Episode 3

Examples of fail from TV Shows

It's gonna FAIL after about 10 flushes.

The Big Bang Theory Season 2, Episode 22

If not, then all shall FAIL.

Vikings Season 1, Episode 8

If they FAIL on the battlefield,

Game of Thrones Season 3, Episode 3

Don't you care if the negotiations FAIL?

Vikings Season 1, Episode 9

And I know because I saw a sad man with a pepper mill desperately try and FAIL.

The Big Bang Theory Season 8, Episode 3

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English to Dutch Dictionary: fail

Meaning and definitions of fail, translation in Dutch language for fail with similar and opposite words. Also find spoken pronunciation of fail in Dutch and in English language.

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