This is the 7714th most frequent Dutch word.
defect
A flaw, fault, or malfunction.
Here, 'defect' is used as a noun to describe a fault or malfunction in the machine.
De machine heeft een defect en werkt niet meer.
The machine has a defect and no longer works.
In this case, 'defect' is an adjective, indicating that the traffic light is malfunctioning or not operational.
Na het ongeluk is het stoplicht defect geraakt.
After the accident, the traffic light became defective.
Here, 'defect' is again a noun and refers to a flaw or shortcoming in the design of the product.