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 assistant to the director of operations who exists as a support person may typically have the duties of an administrative assistant. She may answer phone calls for the director, perhaps screening calls by importance to reduce distractions.emoving the word to, now an assistant director of operations, may be someone who fills in for the director, covering another shift or perhaps training for promotion.