| Front | founder |
|---|---|
| Back | foun•der noun, verb BrE /ˈfaʊndə(r)/ NAmE /ˈfaʊndər/ noun word origin example bank a person who starts an organization, institution, etc. or causes sth to be built the founder and president of the company verb verb forms word origin example bank (formal) 1 [intransitive] ~ (on sth) (of a plan, etc.) to fail because of a particular problem or difficulty The project foundered after problems with funding. The peace talks foundered on a basic lack of trust. 2 [intransitive] ~ (on sth) (of a ship) to fill with water and sink Our boat foundered on a reef. |
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