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Rupert Murdoch: a retrospective of a media mogul

Down to Business English

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Explaining the meaning of 'defunked' with examples

In this chapter, the hosts delve into the term 'defunct' and provide various examples to illustrate its meaning. They discuss a broken photocopier in their office and use it as a case of something that is defunct. Additionally, they mention the defunct tabloid 'News of the World' and highlight that none of the original companies from the Dow Jones Industrial Average are still in existence except for General Electric.

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