fault

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun

n. a mistake in how something is made or a weakness in someone's character.

n. a defect, imperfection, or weakness in a person's character or a physical object.

“The technician found a major fault in the car's electrical system.”

“While he was a brilliant strategist, his greatest fault was his inability to listen to the concerns of his subordinates.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Science Technical

n. a large crack in the earth's surface where earthquakes often happen.

n. a fracture in the earth's crust along which significant displacement has occurred.

Español:falla

“The city was built near a major fault line, making it prone to earthquakes.”

“Geologists monitored the fault for months, noting a gradual increase in seismic activity that suggested a major shift was imminent.”

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun Sports

n. a mistake in a game, like hitting the ball out of bounds in tennis.

n. an illegal serve or a similar technical error in sports such as tennis or volleyball.

Español:culpa

“He served a double fault and lost the game.”

“The umpire called a foot fault, much to the frustration of the player who thought his positioning was perfect.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

v. to find a reason to criticize someone or something.

v. to find a flaw or reason for criticism in a person, action, or object.

“You cannot fault her hard work, even if the results were not perfect.”

“Although the final product was delayed, the board could not fault the design team's attention to detail or their commitment to safety.”