founder

US /ˈfaʊn.dɚ/
UK /ˈfaʊn.dɚ/
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1.

a person who establishes an institution or settlement

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The founder of the company retired after 30 years.
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She is known as the founder of the local charity.
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establishercreatororiginatorpioneerarchitect
1.

(of a plan or undertaking) fail or break down, typically as a result of a particular problem or setback

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The negotiations began to founder when new demands were introduced.
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The project is likely to founder without proper funding.
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failcollapsefalterstallsinkbreak downcome to griefgo awryfall throughrun aground
2.

(of a horse or its rider) fall to the ground through lameness or exhaustion

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The exhausted horse began to founder during the long race.
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The rider was thrown when his horse suddenly foundered.
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stumbletopplecollapsefalltumble
3.

(of a ship) fill with water and sink

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The ship began to founder in the stormy seas.
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Despite efforts to save it, the old vessel eventually foundered.
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sinksubmergego downcapsizewreck