Engine Failure (Noun)
Meaning
Engine does not run.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- The pilot had to make an emergency landing due to engine failure during the flight.
- Engine failure is one of the most common causes of airplane crashes.
- After a series of warning signs, the driver realized the car had experienced a catastrophic engine failure.
- The mechanic's inspection revealed that the engine failure was caused by a faulty oil pump.
- Engine failure forced the crew to abandon ship and activate the lifeboats in rough seas.