Crash ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Crash ( verb )

1. To make a loud noise when hitting something solid, such as a wall, floor, or ground.
2. To collide violently with something, resulting in damage or destruction.
3. To fall or come down suddenly and violently.
4. To cause (a vehicle or aircraft) to collide with something, typically as a result of driver error or mechanical failure.
5. To cause (a computer system or network) to fail suddenly and completely.

Origin:

Early 17th century: probably imitative.

Examples:

1. The car crashed into a tree.
2. The plane crashed into the mountain.
3. The glass vase crashed to the floor.
4. He crashed the car while driving under the influence.
5. The computer system crashed, causing a loss of data.

(As a noun)

Crash ( noun )

1. To make a loud noise when hitting something solid, such as a wall, floor, or ground.
2. To collide violently with something, resulting in damage or destruction.
3. To fall or come down suddenly and violently.
4. To cause (a vehicle or aircraft) to collide with something, typically as a result of driver error or mechanical failure.
5. To cause (a computer system or network) to fail suddenly and completely.

Origin:

Early 17th century: probably imitative.

Examples:

1. The car crashed into a tree.
2. The plane crashed into the mountain.
3. The glass vase crashed to the floor.
4. He crashed the car while driving under the influence.
5. The computer system crashed, causing a loss of data.