nounπShareA sudden, intense, loud sound, as made for example by cymbals."After the lightning came the crash of thunder."soundmusicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn automobile, airplane, or other vehicle accident."Nobody survived the plane crash"vehicledisastertrafficChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA malfunction of computer software or hardware which causes it to shut down or become partially or totally inoperable."My computer had a crash so I had to reboot it."computingelectronicstechnologymachineinternetsystemtechnicalconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA sudden large decline of business or the prices of stocks (especially one that causes additional failures)."the stock market crash"businesseconomyfinancedisasterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA comedown from a drug."After the initial energy from the caffeine pills, Sarah experienced terrible crashes that made it hard to focus in class. "medicinesubstancesensationmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(collective) A group of rhinoceroses."A group of tourists cautiously observed two crashes of rhinoceroses drinking at the watering hole in the national park. "animalgroupnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo collide with something destructively, fall or come down violently."The small plane crashes into the field. "vehicledisasteractionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo severely damage or destroy something by causing it to collide with something else."The car crashes into the tree during the storm. "disastervehicleactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(via gatecrash) To attend a social event without invitation, usually with unfavorable intentions."Because he wasn't invited and just wanted free food and drinks, John crashes parties whenever he can. "entertainmentactioneventculturesocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo accelerate a project or a task or its schedule by devoting more resources to it."Since we are behind schedule, the team crashes the project by working extra hours and bringing in new programmers. "businessworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make or experience informal temporary living arrangements, especially overnight."Hey dude, can I crash at your pad?"placeactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo give, as a favor.""My generous neighbor always crashes me a ride to the train station when my car is in the shop." "aidserviceactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo lie down for a long rest, sleep or nap, as from tiredness or exhaustion."After a long day of studying, Sarah crashed on the couch. "physiologybodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(hardware) To terminate extraordinarily."The computer program crashed unexpectedly, ending my work session early. "computingtechnologyelectronicsmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(hardware) To cause to terminate extraordinarily."Double-clicking this icon crashes the desktop."computingtechnologyelectronicsmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo experience a period of depression and/or lethargy after a period of euphoria, as after the euphoric effect of a psychotropic drug has dissipated."After the excitement of winning the game, the athlete crashes and feels exhausted and sad the next day. "mindmedicinebodyphysiologysensationconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hit or strike with force"The wave crashes against the rocks. "actiondisastervehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of a patient's condition) To take a sudden and severe turn for the worse; to rapidly deteriorate.""After a brief period of improvement, the patient's blood pressure crashes, and the doctors rush to stabilize her." "medicineconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make a sudden loud noise."Thunder crashed directly overhead."soundactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading