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 Retail Operations works at the direction of the President and is responsible for. directing all retail operations and staff, providing leadership and managing the department and. all purchases to maintain growth and profitability.