crash

verb B2

Meaning

To crash means to suddenly stop functioning or to collide violently, often resulting in damage or failure.
💡 A common mistake is using "crash" to refer only to vehicle collisions; it can also refer to systems or devices failing.

Example Sentences

Did the computer crash while you were working on it ?
The car might crash if you don ’ t slow down soon .
The system may crash if the software is not updated regularly .

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