English / word
default
verb B2MEANING IN ENGLISH
to fail to fulfill an obligation, especially to repay a financial loan
In context
01
The company faced severe penalties after defaulting on its loan payment.
02
The company defaulted on its loan payments.
Synonyms
failure,omission,fail to pay
Antonyms
payment,compliance,pay
Collocations
default on a loan,default on payment,default on debt
Verb forms
Past: defaulted · Past participle: defaulted · -ing: defaulting