1. people who establish or create an organization, company, or institution
Usage: plural of founder

1. fails completely or collapses
Usage: third person singular present of founder
2. fills with water and sinks
Usage: nautical; third person singular present of founder

Examples

• The founders of the company started it in their garage.
• She met with the founders to discuss the new project.
• The startup founders worked tirelessly to build their business.
• The plan founders when they realize the budget is insufficient.
• Without proper support, the initiative founders quickly.
• The ship founders in the storm and all hands are lost.
• The boat founders after hitting the rocks.