Synonyms of 'failure'. noun. 1 lack of success, defeat, collapse. The policy is doomed to failure. lack of success. defeat. The vote was seen as something of a defeat for the lobbyists.
In business[edit] Director of operations, a position responsible for controlling a large part of the operations of a company, subordinate to the chief operating officer (mainly found in complex or growing organizations).
As Directors of Operations progress in their field, many go on to become VP of Operationss. In fact, this transition is more common than anything else, and pay for the position is usually $124K per year. Another common career choice for Directors of Operations is to move into an Executive Director role.