I heard the old engine konking as we drove up the hill.

I don't want the car to konk on the highway, but the mechanic said it might overheat.

The old radio konks every evening.

During the hike, my flashlight konked when I needed it most, leaving me fumbling in the dark.

After the long hike, I saw Tom konking out on the couch with his boots still on.

The old generator konks out whenever the load spikes.

During the storm, our old generator konked out, leaving us in the dark.

The old generator might konk out if we keep running it overnight.