Misfunction (Verb)
Meaning
Fail to function or function improperly; "the coffee maker malfunctioned".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- The refrigerator will misfunction if it's not plugged in properly, leading to spoiled food and costly repairs.
- The faulty software caused the entire system to misfunction and slow down the computers.
- After years of neglect, the old vending machine began to misfunction and occasionally gave extra snacks for free.
- If you continue to overload the microwave, it might eventually misfunction and start a fire.
- The medical device technician's mistake caused the lifesaving equipment to misfunction during the emergency surgery.