26984 words

founder

7 definitions • 9 examples
1
someone who establishes an organization:

Examples:

She is the founder and managing director of the company.
2
(especially of a boat) to fill with water and sink:

Examples:

The ferry foundered in a heavy storm, taking many of the passengers and crew with it.
3
to be unsuccessful:

Examples:

founder on Teaching computers to read and write has always foundered on the unpredictable human element in language.
4
to fill with water and sink, or fig. to fail:

Examples:

The ship foundered in a heavy storm.
fig. Plans for a new airport have foundered because of budget cuts.
5
someone who establishes an organization:

Examples:

She is the founder and managing director of the company.
6
someone who starts a new business, organization, etc.:

Examples:

As the founder of a petrochemicals business empire, he once ranked among Asia's wealthiest men.
7
to fail or be unsuccessful, because of problems:

Examples:

In recent years her career has been foundering.
The deal foundered on price, with the owners wanting more than $150m for the five-star hotel.

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