crashed

word · lemma: crash

/ˈkɹæʃt/
krasht
/kɹˈæʃt/
krasht

Definition

Past form of 'crash'. It means to hit something violently, to fall suddenly with force, or for a computer, phone, or system to stop working unexpectedly.

Usage & Nuances

Common with vehicles: 'The car crashed into a tree.' For technology, say a program or computer 'crashed'. In informal speech, 'crashed' can also mean 'fell asleep quickly' or 'stayed somewhere unexpectedly', but those are separate context-based uses.

Example Sentences

Can I crash at your place tonight?

natural

The car crashed into a wall.

basic

My computer crashed last night.

basic

The plane crashed in the mountains.

basic

The app crashed right when I was about to pay.

natural

After the long trip, I crashed on the couch.

natural