crash

[kræʃ]

crash Definition

• 1. a sudden loud noise made when metal, glass, or other hard materials break apart
• 2. an accident that happens when a vehicle hits something
• 3. to suddenly stop working

Using crash: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "crash" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The sound of the crash woke me up.

• Example

  He was injured in a car crash.

• Example

  My computer crashed and I lost all my work.

crash Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for crash

• smash
• collision
• accident
• breakdown
• failure

Antonyms for crash

• victory
• success

Idioms Using crash

• crash and burn

  to fail completely and spectacularly

  Example

  The new product crashed and burned after only a few months on the market.

• crash the party

  to attend a party or event without being invited

  Example

  He decided to crash the party and see if he could meet some new people.

• crash out

  to fall asleep quickly and deeply

  Example

  After a long day at work, I usually crash out on the couch.

Phrases with crash

• crash course

  a short and intensive course of study

  Example

  I took a crash course in Spanish before my trip to Mexico.

• crash landing

  an emergency landing made by an aircraft in which there is usually damage to the plane

  Example

  The pilot managed to make a crash landing on the river.

• crash diet

  a weight-loss diet undertaken on an urgent basis, typically with severe restrictions on calorie intake

  Example

  She went on a crash diet before her wedding.

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Summary: crash in Brief

The term 'crash' [kræʃ] refers to a sudden loud noise made when hard materials break apart, an accident involving a vehicle, or a sudden stop in function. It extends into phrases like 'crash course,' and idioms like 'crash and burn,' denoting complete failure, and 'crash out,' meaning to fall asleep quickly and deeply.