misfiring

[US]/[ˈmɪsˌfaɪərɪŋ]/
[UK]/[ˈmɪsˌfaɪərɪŋ]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.To fail to discharge properly; to malfunction.; To fail to function correctly, especially of a gun or engine.
n.The act of misfiring.
adj.That which misfires; malfunctioning.

Phrases & Collocations

misfiring engine

repeated misfires

engine misfiring

misfiring cylinder

checking misfires

diagnosing misfires

misfired spark

avoiding misfires

misfiring plug

serious misfires

Example Sentences

the engine was misfiring, causing the car to shake violently.

his career was suffering from repeated misfirings and setbacks.

the gun's misfiring mechanism delayed the operation significantly.

we noticed the generator was misfiring and needed repair.

the politician's speech was a misfiring attempt at humor.

the rocket's misfiring led to a catastrophic explosion.

after the update, the software started misfiring frequently.

the team's strategy was misfiring, and they needed to adjust.

the actor's delivery was misfiring, lacking genuine emotion.

the company's new marketing campaign was a complete misfiring.

the athlete's training regimen seemed to be misfiring.

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