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crash

[kræʃ]

crash Definition

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

Antonyms for crash

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.

  • 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.

  • to fall asleep quickly and deeply

    Example

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

Phrases with crash

  • a short and intensive course of study

    Example

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

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