(of a business) To go bankrupt
(of a game or contest) To fail to win
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Neglect of one's duty or responsibility
“I became a TV presenter by default, rather than by design.”
Failure to fulfil an obligation, especially to repay a loan or appear in a law court
An instance of not meeting a quota, debt, or payment
The intentional failure to perform an official duty or legal requirement
Playing truant
Declaring bankruptcy
Fail to fulfil an obligation, especially to repay a loan or to appear in a law court
“Data were collected regarding certain characteristics of borrowers who defaulted on student loans from 1993 through 1995.”
To return to a former or less developed state
“The fancy font on your web page will default to what is on the person's computer, creating a distorted looking font.”
(of a business) To go bankrupt
Fail to meet a commitment to make a regular payment
Go back on a promise, undertaking, or contract
To refuse or be unwilling to accept or do something
(of a game or contest) To fail to win
Something that is usual or standard
“Others may ignore their accounts and settle for the default investment option, which will likely be conservative with a low investment return.”
Done without thinking
“His default excuse was that he was too busy.”
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