default

Meanings

Plural: defaults

Noun

• loss due to not showing up
  • "he lost the game by default"
• act of failing to meet a financial obligation
• loss resulting from failure of a debt to be paid
• an option that is selected automatically unless an alternative is specified
• The condition of failing to meet an obligation.
• The condition of being an obligation that has not been met.
• the original software programming settings as set by the factory
• A loss incurred by failing to compete.
• A selection made in the absence of an alternative.
• A value used when none has been given; a tentative value or standard that is presumed.
• The failure of a defendant to appear and answer a summons and complaint.
• A failing or failure; omission of that which ought to be done; neglect to do what duty or law requires.
• Lack; absence.
• Fault; offence; wrong act.

Verb

• fail to pay up
• To fail to meet an obligation.
• To fail to appear and answer a summons and complaint.
• To fail to meet an obligation.
• To fail to fulfill a financial obligation.
• To lose a competition by failing to compete.
• To assume a value when none was given; to presume a tentative value or standard.

Synonyms

default on, default option, forfeit, nonpayment, nonremittal

Antonyms

pay up, payment