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    fail

    US /fel/

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    UK /feɪl/

    A1TOEIC
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To be unsuccessful in passing a class or exam
    He will fail his driving exam if he crashes the car
    n.NounA mark on a test showing you did not pass
    The student received a fail on the test so she had to take it again
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To not do or provide something that is needed
    If you fail to come on time again tomorrow, you will be fired
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To stop working or functioning; to break down
    It looks like the boat’s engine is going to fail, it’s smoking
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To not achieve a goal, or to go wrong
    I hope I do not fail to win the race
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To disappoint or let someone down.
    I will never fail you.
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To become weaker or less effective.
    His health is failing.

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    The First Presidential Debate: Hillary Clinton And Donald Trump (Full Debate) | NBC News

    38:58The First Presidential Debate: Hillary Clinton And Donald Trump (Full Debate) | NBC News
    • DIDN'T FAIL.

      DIDN'T FAIL.

    • SHE'LL FAIL WITH JOBS

      SHE'LL FAIL WITH JOBS

    B1

    10 Things You Should Eliminate From Your Life

    08:2610 Things You Should Eliminate From Your Life
    • This especially applies to places that promote unhealthy lifestyle habits like bars and fast-food joints, or where people fail to offer support.

      This especially applies to places that promote unhealthy lifestyle habits like bars and fast-food joints, or where people fail to offer support.

    • joints, or where people fail to offer support.

      joints, or where people fail to offer support.

    B1

    5 Defensive Driving Strategies To Be A Safer, Smarter Driver

    09:245 Defensive Driving Strategies To Be A Safer, Smarter Driver
    • They become this crazy creature, which is crazy, they follow too close, they fail to give the right of way and they believe that they have the right to go.

      They become this crazy creature, which is crazy, they follow too close, they fail to give the right of way and they believe that they have the right to go.

    • they follow too close, they fail to give the right of way

      they follow too close, they fail to give the right of way

    B1

    Why the FBI and the CIA Keep Lying to Each Other

    05:55Why the FBI and the CIA Keep Lying to Each Other
    • I don't know, maybe, I guess we'll find out the next time they fail to stop us from all getting killed.

      I don't know, maybe, I guess we'll find out the next time they fail to stop us from all getting killed.

    B1

    (Marvel) Avengers | Sacrifice

    05:24(Marvel) Avengers | Sacrifice
    • It feels so desperately that you're right, yet to fail nonetheless.

      It feels so desperately that you're right, yet to fail nonetheless.

    • yet to fail, nonetheless.

      yet to fail, nonetheless.

    B1

    How I Tricked My Brain Into Stopping Cravings

    08:25How I Tricked My Brain Into Stopping Cravings
    • but I'd fail each time.

      but I'd fail each time.

    B2

    Prime Minister's Questions: 17 January 2018

    44:53Prime Minister's Questions: 17 January 2018
    • Olympics but fail to do so, and the Army had to step in to save the day. These corporations

      Olympics but fail to do so, and the Army had to step in to save the day. These corporations

    B1

    4 things to study EVERY DAY to become fluent in English

    14:074 things to study EVERY DAY to become fluent in English
    • If you book a class and miss it or fail to book a class at all, you can still continue on with the marathon,

      If you book a class and miss it or fail to book a class at all, you can still continue on with the marathon,

    • If you book a class and miss it or fail to book a class

      If you book a class and miss it or fail to book a class

    B1

    How to be a Friend to Yourself

    04:11How to be a Friend to Yourself
    • When we fail, as we will, they are understanding and generous around our mishaps.

      When we fail, as we will, they are understanding and generous around our mishaps.

    • The good friend deftly conveys that to err, fail, and screw up is just what we humans do.

      The good friend deftly conveys that to err, fail, and screw up is just what we humans do.

    B1

    What If the World Lost Oxygen for Five Seconds?

    03:12What If the World Lost Oxygen for Five Seconds?
    • Any mode of transport that isn't electric will automatically fail.

      Any mode of transport that isn't electric will automatically fail.

    B1