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default

Pronunciation: /dɪˈfɔːlt; dɪˈfɒlt/

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German translation of default

A. n.

  • 1lose/go by default = durch Abwesenheit verlieren/nicht zur Geltung kommen win by default = durch Nichterscheinen des Gegners gewinnen
  • 2 [Comp.] Voreinstellung

B. v.i.

  • default on one's payments/debts = seinen Zahlungsverpflichtungen nicht nachkommen

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