Meaning of failing In English

• 0 a fault or weakness:

  • His one big failing is that he never says he's sorry.

• 1 if that is not possible:

  • Buy her some flowers, or failing that, just send her a card.

  • Appointments are available on the 2nd and the 6th of this month but failing either of those, we could fit you in on the 15th.

• 2 becoming weaker or less successful:

  • a failing business

  • failing eyesight

  • In the failing light, it was hard to read the street signs.

• 3 a fault or weakness:

  • His one big failing is that he can’t say he’s sorry.

• 4 used to show what will happen if something is not possible or available:

  • She will very likely be the next president of the company, or failing that, the marketing director.