Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
crashing
verb (present participle of crash), noun
/ˈkræʃ.ɪŋ/
Definition
The act of colliding violently with something, often resulting in damage or destruction.
Examples
- As the car was speeding down the hill, it ended up crashing into the guardrail.
- The computer started crashing frequently, frustrating all the users.
- After hours of racing, the airplane faced a crashing landing due to bad weather.
Meaning
Crashing can refer to an accident involving vehicles, or figuratively, it can describe a sudden failure in a system or process.
Synonyms
- colliding
- smashing
- hitting
- falling
- breaking down
