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).
The director of football operations handles communications between the athletic administration and the public relations staff members. The director of football administration is a similar position and is responsible for supervising the football program. The director of football administration focuses more on activities off the field, such as those involving travel plans and booster programs, while the director of football operations focuses more on activities directly involving interaction with the players on the field.