verb🔗ShareTo fail to meet an obligation."If you do not make your payments, you will default on your loan."businessfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo lose a competition by failing to compete."If you refuse to wear a proper uniform, you will not be allowed to compete and will default this match."sportgameoutcomeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo assume a value when none was given; to presume a tentative value or standard."Since Maria didn't choose a font for her presentation, the software started defaulting to Arial. "businessfinanceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo fail to appear and answer a summons and complaint."Since the defendant failed to respond to the court summons, the judge is defaulting him and will likely rule in favor of the plaintiff. "lawbusinessfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe act or result of being defaulted, especially a failure to meet a financial obligation."The bank worried about the increasing defaulting on home loans, fearing it would negatively impact their profits. "financebusinesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
