Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
crash-out
phrasal verb
/kræʃ aʊt/
Definition
To fail or be eliminated suddenly, especially in a competition or event.
Examples
- After leading the match for most of the game, the team crashed out in the final minutes.
- She was disappointed when her favorite player crashed out of the tournament.
- The software crashed out before I could save my work.
Meaning
When someone or something crashes out, they experience an unexpected and often abrupt failure, leaving them unable to continue.
Synonyms
- fail
- drop out
- be eliminated
- give up
