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crashed

 

[ kræʃt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

accident event

The term 'crashed' refers to a sudden and often violent collision or breakdown of something, commonly used in contexts involving vehicles or machinery. In technology, it describes a failure of software or hardware, leading to a cessation of functionality. Aeronautically, 'crashed' pertains to the loss of an aircraft due to impact. The term can also carry a metaphorical meaning, as in when someone's plans fall apart or a situation deteriorates unexpectedly.

Synonyms

broke down, collided, failed, smashed

Examples of usage

  • The car crashed into the tree.
  • The computer crashed during the update.
  • The plane crashed shortly after takeoff.

Translations

Translations of the word "crashed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 colidiu

🇮🇳 टकरा गया

🇩🇪 gecrasht

🇮🇩 tertabrak

🇺🇦 впав

🇵🇱 zderzył się

🇯🇵 クラッシュした

🇫🇷 s'est écrasé

🇪🇸 chocó

🇹🇷 çarptı

🇰🇷 충돌했다

🇸🇦 تحطم

🇨🇿 narušil

🇸🇰 narazil

🇨🇳 撞击

🇸🇮 trčil

🇮🇸 skaðaði

🇰🇿 соқтығысты

🇬🇪 შეხვდა

🇦🇿 toqquşdu

🇲🇽 chocó

Etymology

The word 'crash' originates from the Middle English word 'crashen', which means to break or to shatter. It is believed to be derived from the Old Norse word 'kras', meaning to break or fracture. Over time, 'crash' has evolved in its usage, primarily beginning in the late 19th century to describe the act of colliding with something, particularly in the context of accidents. The advent of automobiles and aviation significantly contributed to the term's popularity, emphasizing sudden and often destructive impacts. In the realm of technology, 'crash' became prevalent in the late 20th century as computers and software became commonplace, denoting a failure in operations. This evolution illustrates the adaptability of language, as the term has expanded to fit various contexts while retaining its core meaning of sudden failure or collision.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #12,144, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.