What are the definitions of “crash out”?

Learn how to use these expressions through these examples

1Sleep at someone's house because you are too tired, drunk, etc. to leave.
Dave CRASHED OUT at a friend's flat after the end - of - term party.
2Fall asleep.
I CRASHED OUT in front of the TV last night.

What’s the most common meaning of the phrasal verb “crash out”?

The most common meaning of the phrasal verb crash out is to fall asleep, especially when you are very tired or have had too much to drink. It can also mean to sleep at someone else's house because you are too tired or intoxicated to leave.

What are the different verb forms of “crash out”?

Root Verb	crash out
Third Person Singular Present	crashes out
Present Participle	crashing out
Simple Past	crashed out
Past Participle	crashed out

Example

I crashed out on the couch after a long day at work.

Example

She often crashes out after a night of partying.

Example

He is crashing out at his friend's place tonight.

Example

They crashed out as soon as they got home.

Example

We had crashed out on the floor after the concert.

What kind of phrasal verb is “crash out”?

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

What is a transitive and intransitive verb? - A transitive verb always has an object after it. (Example: Sam bought a car.) - An intransitive verb never has an object.(Example: She laughed loudly.)

Intransitive verb

“crash out” is an intransitive phrasal verb because it doesn't require an object to complete its meaning. It forms a complete sentence without an object.

Example

I crashed out as soon as I got home.

Example

She crashed out on the sofa after the party.

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

What is a separable and inseparable phrasal verb? - A “separable phrasal verb” can be separated with an object between the verb and particle. - An “inseparable phrasal verb” cannot be separated by an object.

Inseparable

“crash out” is an inseparable phrasal verb. This means that you can’t place an object between the verb and the particle, otherwise, it changes the meaning of the phrasal verb.

Example

I crashed out as soon as I got home.

Example

She crashed out on the sofa after the party.

What are common phrases and expressions that include the phrasal verb “crash out”?

Crash out at someone's place

Sleep at someone's house because you are too tired or intoxicated to leave.

Example

After the party, I was too tired to drive home, so I crashed out at my friend's place.

Crash out on the couch/sofa

Fall asleep on a couch or sofa, usually due to exhaustion or intoxication.

Example

I was so tired after work that I crashed out on the couch and didn't wake up until morning.

Crash out after a long day

Fall asleep quickly after a tiring day.

Example

After hiking all day, we crashed out as soon as we got to the campsite.

Good things to know

Does “crash out” have an informal or formal tone?

Crash out is an informal phrasal verb, typically used in casual conversations among friends or family. It is not appropriate for formal settings or professional communication. In more formal contexts, you can use alternatives like 'fall asleep' or 'stay overnight'.

What are synonyms of antonyms to the phrasal verb “crash out”?

Synonyms

fall asleep
doze off
nod off
sleep over
stay overnight
drowse off

Antonyms

rise
wake up
get up
stay awake
remain alert