smash

verb C1

Meaning

To smash is to strike or hit something with great force, resulting in its destruction or fragmentation; it can also denote a decisive and overwhelming victory in a competitive context, often implying an intense or aggressive action that leaves little room
💡 While "smash" is often used in informal contexts to describe physical destruction, in academic discourse it can also metaphorically describe significant achievements or disruptions in various fields, such as technology or social movements.

Example Sentences

The committee decided to smash the outdated regulations for efficiency .
The company plans to smash sales records this quarter .
The experiment aimed to smash particles to observe their internal structure .

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