fail open en · VERB
Meanings
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Of an access control system: to automatically let all traffic through in the case of a failure. For example, an emergency door unlocking in the event of a power outage.
Coordinate term: fail closed
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| fails open | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| failed open | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| failed open | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| failing open | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic |