be defective

Examples (10)

• The new smartphone model is defective and is being recalled.
• The car's braking system was found to be defective after the accident.
• If the product is defective, you can return it for a full refund.
• The workmanship on this furniture is seriously defective.
• Many items from that batch have been defective, causing numerous complaints.
• Could the machine's failure be because some parts are defective?
• The manufacturer is liable if the equipment sold to the public is defective.
• The study focuses on a specific gene that is often defective in patients with the disease.
• The screen is only slightly defective, with a few dead pixels.
• The initial tests showed that the tyres were defective and unsafe for high speeds.