backfire
🇺🇸
/ˌbækˈfaɪər/
🇬🇧
/ˌbækˈfaɪə(r)/
intransitive verb
R
When a plan or action has a result that is worse than expected, it backfires.
The surprise party I organized for my friend backfired when they found out before the event.
R
When something makes a loud noise like an explosion, it backfires.
The car's engine backfired, causing everyone to jump.
translation
When a plan or action has a result that is worse than expected, it backfires.; When something makes a loud noise like an explosion, it backfires.
Word Forms
3rd Present
backfires
Past
backfired
Perfect
backfired
Progressive
backfiring