falhar
1. to not succeed in achieving a goal or completing a task
She failed the exam despite studying hard.
Ela falhou no exame apesar de estudar muito.
2. to stop working or operating properly
The engine failed during the flight.
O motor falhou durante o voo.
3. to let someone down or disappoint them
He failed his friends by not showing up.
Ele decepcionou seus amigos por não aparecer.
4. to be insufficient or inadequate
Words fail me to express my gratitude.
Palavras me faltam para expressar minha gratidão.
5. to become insolvent or bankrupt
The company failed after years of losses.
A empresa faliu após anos de perdas.
NYC Slang
bomb, tank, choke
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