/feɪl tu/ – Phrase
Definition: thất bại trong việc làm điều gì đó hoặc không thực hiện được điều gì đó.
A more thorough explanation: 1. to not accept or understand something
2. to not do something that is expected of you
Example: 1. Companies that fail to see the importance of research and development could be harming their present and future performance.
2. Negotiations collapsed after the two parties failed to agree an acceptable deal.