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).
A successful hotel director of operations increases customersâ dining experience. She can do this by increasing the facilityâs food variety, introducing menus promoting healthier foods, organizing events for occasions such as Christmas, Diwali and Easter, and creating reward programs for loyal customers.