Definition

Noun: - The condition in which an engine stops operating or does not function correctly: "Engine failure" refers to a mechanical breakdown or malfunction that causes an engine to cease running or to operate in a severely degraded manner.

Usage

• This term is used to describe a serious mechanical problem, most commonly in the context of vehicles, aircraft, or machinery.
• It is a technical and formal term, often found in safety reports, maintenance logs, and news headlines.

Examples

• The pilot managed to land the plane safely after a sudden engine failure.
• The cause of the car accident was determined to be catastrophic engine failure.
• Regular maintenance can help prevent unexpected engine failure.

Advanced Usage

• "to experience engine failure": to undergo a situation where an engine stops working.
  • The boat experienced engine failure in the middle of the lake.
• "catastrophic engine failure": a complete and often destructive breakdown of an engine.
  • The race was red-flagged due to a catastrophic engine failure on the main straight.

Variants and Related Words

• Power loss: A reduction or complete loss of engine power, which may or may not lead to a complete failure.
• Mechanical failure: A broader term for any breakdown of a mechanical system, which includes engine failure.

Synonyms

• Breakdown
• Malfunction
• Mechanical breakdown

Related Phrases

• Engine trouble: A less severe or more general term for engine problems.
• Engine cut-out: A sudden stopping of the engine, often a specific type of failure.

Noun

1. engine does not run