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Definition of crashing - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
soundthe sound of something hitting hard
- The crashing of waves was soothing.
2.
- He was known for crashing at parties.
3.
technologyTECH. sudden failure of a computer systemTECH.
- The crashing of the software caused data loss.
4.
accidentRare event of a vehicle accidentRare
- The highway was closed due to a crashing.
Adjective
1.
intensityextremely severe or intense
- The project was a crashing failure.
2.
emphasisUK used to emphasize a negative qualityUK
- He is a crashing bore at parties.
Expressions with crashing
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fall suddenly with great force and loud noise to the ground
The rotten tree came crashing down during the violent storm.
cause something to fall or fail suddenly and completely
The scandal could bring crashing down the entire company.
extremely dull and uninteresting person or thing
The lecture was a crashing bore, putting everyone to sleep..
cause something to fall or fail suddenly and violently
The news could send the stock market crashing down.
fall suddenly and heavily onto something
The tree came crashing down on the roof.
entering an event without permission
His gate-crashing at the wedding caused a scene.
Origin of crashing
Old Norse, krasa (to shatter)
Terms with crashing included in their meaning
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sound
loud crashing noise like thunder
impact
striking or crashing into each other
acr: airborne collision avoidance system
system to stop planes from crashing into each other
vehicle safety
technology preventing vehicles from crashing into obstacles
technology
prone to crashing or failing suddenly
sounds
making a loud crashing noise
abr: cymbals
metal plates in a drum set, played for bright crashing sounds
acr: ground collision avoidance system
helps planes avoid crashing into the ground
Examples of crashing in a sentence
We heard the crashing of the tree in the storm. Crashing is frowned upon by the hosts. She had a reputation for crashing uninvited. The crashing of the server disrupted the entire network. Unexpected crashing of the app frustrated the users. A crashing on Main Street caused delays.
Witnesses reported a loud crashing near the intersection. The storm was a crashing disaster for the small town. Her speech was a crashing success, leaving everyone in awe. The meeting was a crashing failure. Her crashing ignorance was evident to everyone.
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- French:fracas, écrasant, ...
- German:Krachen, katastrophal, ...
- Italian:fragore, clamoroso, ...
- Spanish:estruendo, rotundo, ...
- Portuguese:estrondo, retumbante, ...
- Chinese:撞击声, 惨痛的, ...
- Japanese:轟音, 激しい, ...
- Arabic:دَوِيّ, ساحِق, ...
- Hebrew:רַעַשׁ הִתְנַגְּשׁוּת, מַהְדֵּד, ...
- Russian:шум, громкий, ...
- Ukrainian:шум, грандіозний, ...
- Hindi:टकराने की आवाज, अत्यधिक, ...
Definition of crash - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
accidentUS serious car accidentUS
- He was injured in a highway crash..
2.
computer failureTECH. malfunction causing computer shutdownTECH.
- The system crash deleted all my unsaved work.
3.
financeTECH. steep decline in financial marketsTECH.
- The stock market crash led to widespread panic..
4.
soundsudden loud noise like cymbals
- The crash of the cymbals startled everyone.
5.
drugsTECH. comedown from a drugTECH.
- He felt the crash after the party ended.
Verb
1.
collisiontr./intr. collide violently with somethingtr./intr.
- The car crashed into the wall.
2.
failureintr. fail suddenly and completelyintr.
- The computer crashed after the update.
3.
- I crashed at my friend's place after the party..
4.
- They crashed the party last night.
Images of crash
serious car accident
Expressions with crash
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short, intensive class to learn something quickly
She took a crash course in French before her trip.
fall asleep quickly due to exhaustion
After the long journey, he crashed out on the sofa..
intensive effort to achieve a goal quickly
The government initiated a crash program to develop the vaccine..
short-term, intense diet for rapid weight loss
She started a crash diet to fit into her wedding dress..
attend a party without invitation
They decided to crash a party next door.
fail completely in a dramatic way
The new product launch did crash and burn.
temporary place to sleep
He offered his couch as crash space for the night.
attend a party without invitation
They decided to crash the party and have some fun.
shows sudden loud noise or chaotic action
Crash, bang, wallop! The vase hit the floor.
collision involving one or more cars
The car crash on the highway caused a huge traffic jam.
hit something directly with the front facing forward
Two cars crash head on on the highway.
protective helmet for motorcyclists and cyclists
He always wears a crash helmet when riding his motorcycle.
landing quickly due to a problem
The plane made a crash landing on the field.
sudden dramatic decline in stock prices
The 1929 stock market crash led to the Great Depression.
continue to live after a crash
He managed to survive the crash and was rescued.
accident involving train collision or derailment
The train crash caused major delays on the line.
intensive effort to achieve a goal quickly
The government launched a crash programme to boost the economy.
make a website stop working or become unavailable
Too many users tried to log in and crash the site.
drop in energy levels post carbohydrate intake
He had a carb crash and couldn't focus on his work.
barrier in highway center to prevent collisions
The crash barrier prevented the car from crossing into oncoming traffic.
very good or excellent in quality
Her performance in the play was crash hot.
rigorous trial to evaluate product performance
The new phone model faced a crash test before release.
collide violently with something
The car crash up against the wall.
experience a collision or accident
They had a crash on the highway.
Origin of crash
Old Norse, krasa (shatter)
Examples of crash in a sentence
Witnesses described the crash as horrific. A crash during the presentation was disastrous. The unexpected crash caused a delay in the meeting. The 2008 crash affected global economies. A sudden crash in prices shocked investors. A crash echoed through the empty hall.
The crash from the kitchen made us jump. The crash hit him hard the next morning. She dreaded the crash after the high. The plane crashed during the storm. He crashed his bike into the fence. The server crashed during the peak hours. Her hopes crashed when she heard the news. Can I crash at your place tonight? He let me crash on his couch for a week. Protesters crashed the press conference yesterday. He crashed my Zoom meeting uninvited.
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- French:accident, percuter, ...
- German:Autounfall, prallen, ...
- Italian:schianto, schiantarsi, ...
- Spanish:accidente, chocar, ...
- Portuguese:acidente grave, colidir, ...
- Chinese:车祸, 撞, ...
- Japanese:事故, 激突する, ...
- Arabic:حادث, اِصْطَدَمَ, ...
- Hebrew:הִתְרַסְּקוּת, לְהִתְנַגֵּשׁ, ...
- Russian:столкновение, врезаться, ...
- Ukrainian:аварія, врізатися, ...
- Hindi:दुर्घटना, टकराना, ...
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