crashing (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈkræʃɪŋ/
Definition
The act of hitting something hard, often with a loud noise, or the sudden failure of a computer system or vehicle.
Examples
The sound of crashing waves filled the air as the storm approached the coast.
My computer keeps crashing, and I lose all my unsaved work.
He heard a loud crashing noise from the kitchen and rushed to see what had happened.
How to Use crashing
- crash into (prepositional phrase)
- To hit something forcefully. — "The car crashed into the barrier, causing significant damage."
- crash down (phrasal verb)
- To fall or collapse with a loud noise. — "The old building began to crash down after the earthquake."
- crash out (phrasal verb)
- To fall asleep quickly due to exhaustion (informal). — "After a long day, I just wanted to crash out on the sofa."
- crash a party (collocation)
- To attend a party without an invitation. — "They decided to crash a party at the neighboring fraternity house."
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