crashing
word · lemma: crash
Definition
"Crashing" is the -ing form of "crash." It can mean hitting something violently, stopping suddenly because of a technical failure, or, informally, staying or sleeping somewhere for a short time.
Usage & Nuances
Common with computers/apps: "The system keeps crashing." For accidents, it suggests a loud or violent impact. Informally, "crash at someone's place" means sleep there temporarily, often because you are tired or it is late. Don't confuse it with "break": a phone can break physically, but software usually crashes.
Example Sentences
I'm crashing at my cousin's house tonight.
basic
The car was crashing into the wall when I looked outside.
basic
My computer keeps crashing during class.
basic
The app kept crashing, so I gave up and restarted my phone.
natural
We were so tired after the concert that we ended up crashing on a friend's couch.
natural
I heard something crashing downstairs, and it turned out the cat had knocked over a lamp.
natural