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Definition founder in British English

founder verb

[intransitive] verb
/ˈfaʊndə(r)/
1

to begin to fail

Example

Plans for a new stadium have foundered for lack of funds.

Synonyms and related words
go tits-up fail founder
2

if a ship or boat founders, it becomes full of water and sinks

Synonyms and related words
capsize cast off come about coastguard founder keel over
Definition founder in British English