To fail someone or something is putting it to harm by being inadequate. For instance, if you ask me to send a message for you and I say I'll do it, and then I forget to do it, I failed you because I made a mistake when you relied on me.
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To fail someone or something is putting it to harm by being inadequate.
For instance, if you ask me to send a message for you and I say I'll do it, and then I forget to do it, I failed you because I made a mistake when you relied on me.