misfire
intermediateB2/ˈmɪsfaɪər/ · mis-fire
to fail to fire or to function correctly.
Meanings
to fail to fire or to function correctly.
ٹھیک سے نہ چلنا یا ناکام ہونا۔
ناکام ہونا
nakaam hona
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- misfire of the gun
- misfire in communication
- misfire in strategy
Example Sentences
The gun misfired, causing a delay in the shooting.
بندوق ناکام ہو گئی، جس کی وجہ سے شوٹنگ میں تاخیر ہوئی۔
Bandook nakaam ho gayi, jis ki wajah se shooting mein taakhir hui.
If the plans misfire, we need a backup strategy.
اگر منصوبے ناکام ہوں تو ہمیں ایک متبادل حکمت عملی کی ضرورت ہے۔
Agar mansoobe nakaam hon to humein ek mutabadil hikmat-e-amli ki zarurat hai.
The misfire in communication led to misunderstandings.
رابطے میں ناکامی نے غلط فہمیاں پیدا کیں۔
Rabtay mein nakaami ne ghalat fehmiyaan paida kin.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a gun that misfires when you pull the trigger; it doesn't perform as expected.
Picture a gun that clicks instead of firing.
📖 Etymology
Origin: English "misfire" — to fail to function as intended
First known use: 20th century
The term originated in the context of firearms, describing a failure to fire upon pulling the trigger. Over time, it has been used metaphorically to describe failures in other contexts.