haltedfunction

noun
UK /ˈhɔːltɪd ˈfʌŋkʃən/
US /ˈhɔːltɪd ˈfʌŋkʃən/

A haltedfunction is when a machine or program stops working and cannot do its job.

The robot's haltedfunction meant it could not move its arms anymore.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A paused or stopped action in a computer program.

The game showed a haltedfunction message when the screen froze.

3. A time when a system is not running.

During the haltedfunction, no one could use the elevator.

4. A broken part that no longer works.

The engineer fixed the haltedfunction in the toy car.