Finesentence logo

Crashing: meaning, definitions and examples

💥
Add to dictionary

crashing

 

[ ˈkræʃɪŋ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

sudden stop

Crashing refers to the act of colliding violently with something or being involved in a sudden, often unintended, stop or failure. It can also pertain to situations where systems, especially digital ones, fail to operate as intended. This term highlights the chaos or abruptness of such events, often resulting in damage or disruption.

Synonyms

collapsing, colliding, hitting, smashing

Examples of usage

  • The car was crashing into the wall.
  • The software is crashing unexpectedly.
  • He heard the crashing sound of waves.
Context #2 | Noun

event of collision

As a noun, crashing denotes an occurrence of a crash, especially related to vehicles or systems. It signifies an unexpected event that usually results in damage, such as a car accident or a computer system failure. This term can imply severe consequences depending on the context.

Synonyms

accident, breakdown, collision

Examples of usage

  • The crashing of the cars caused a major traffic jam.
  • There was a sudden crashing in the system.
  • They reported the crashing of the plane.

Translations

Translations of the word "crashing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 colisão

🇮🇳 टकराना

🇩🇪 Zusammenstoß

🇮🇩 tabrakan

🇺🇦 зіткнення

🇵🇱 zderzenie

🇯🇵 衝突

🇫🇷 collision

🇪🇸 colisión

🇹🇷 çarpışma

🇰🇷 충돌

🇸🇦 تصادم

🇨🇿 srážka

🇸🇰 zrážka

🇨🇳 碰撞

🇸🇮 trčenje

🇮🇸 árekstur

🇰🇿 қақтығыс

🇬🇪 ტარება

🇦🇿 qəza

🇲🇽 colisión

Etymology

The term 'crash' has its origins in the mid-19th century, where it was primarily used to describe the sound of something breaking or being destroyed. It is believed to have been derived from the Dutch word 'kraschen', which means to make a noise or to break. The usage expanded over time, especially in the context of automobiles and technology, where a 'crash' denotes a violent impact or failure. The evolution of the word reflects the changing dynamics of transportation and technology, and crash became intertwined with experiences of accidents and failures, receiving a more metaphorical use in computing when programs malfunction. By the late 20th century, the term had become widely used in numerous contexts, ranging from physical collisions to malfunctions in software systems. Today, 'crashing' is a term recognized globally, signifying a halt or breakdown in a variety of scenarios.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,158, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.