n. 1 failure, fault, defect, neglect, negligence, dereliction, lapse, oversight, non-performance, non-fulfilment, inaction We won the case because of their default on the contract The other contestant failed to appear, so Gordon won the match by default. 2 non-payment, delinquency Default in the rent may result in eviction
v. 3 fail, neglect, dishonour, lapse, fall short, come (up) short He has defaulted on a car payment