1. a failure to function normally or correctly

1. to fail to function normally or correctly

Examples

• The computer malfunction caused the system to crash.
• A malfunction in the engine forced the plane to make an emergency landing.
• The printer started to malfunction after the power surge.
• The software malfunction deleted all my files.
• The elevator malfunctioned and got stuck between floors.
• A malfunction in the security system allowed unauthorized access.
• The washing machine began to malfunction after five years of use.