Crash (Verb)
Syllable division: crash
How to pronounce: UK: /kræʃ/ US: /kræʃ/

American Pronunciation of the word Crash

#1 Meaning: A vehicle is involved in an accident if it crashes or if someone crashes it; these accidents are typically significant ones in which the car sustains damage and people are injured.
Example:
> My friend and her husband was in a car crash last night.
> While the plane was trying to land, it crashed into the airport.

#2 Meaning: To strike something, usually inflicting harm or a loud noise.
Example:
> During the storm, some trees crashed through our roof.
> I love listening to the sound of waves crashing against the shore.

#3 Meaning: When something crashes, like a business, it abruptly fails or is unsuccessful.
Example:
> Last year the stock market crashed and a lot of people lost their money.

#4 Meaning: When a system or computer crashes, it abruptly ceases to function.
Example:
> My laptop crashed while I was busy doing my project.
> I tried to fix the computer after it crashed but had no luck.

#5 Meaning: To spend the night at someone else's home, especially if it wasn't planned.
Example:
> Would you mind if I crash at your place tonight?
> We decided to crash at my friend's place after our night out.

#6 Meaning: To quickly decrease in level.
Example:
> Her energy levels crashed after she ran the marathon.

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