crash

• Substantiv, das ein plötzliches, heftiges Zusammenstoßen, einen Aufprall oder ein lautes Geräusch bezeichnet, oft im Zusammenhang mit Unfällen oder dem Ausfall von Systemen.

A noun referring to a sudden, violent collision, impact, or loud noise, often associated with accidents or system failures.

1. Vehicle collisionA2formal

   A violent collision involving a vehicle, such as a car, train, or plane.

   Zusammenstoß

   • The car crash caused a major traffic jam.
   • He survived the plane crash with minor injuries.
   • Police are investigating the cause of the train crash.

   Synonymeaccidentcollisionpile upsmashsmash-upwreck

2. A2informal

   A sudden, loud noise like something breaking or falling.

   Krachen

   • I heard a loud crash in the kitchen.
   • The vase fell off the shelf with a crash.
   • A crash of thunder woke me up.

   Synonymebangboomclangclashclattercrackrumbleslamsmashthunder

3. Computer failureB1informalIT

   A sudden failure of a computer or software system.

   Computerabsturz

   • My computer had a crash and I lost all my work.
   • The system crash caused a delay in processing orders.
   • A software crash forced me to restart the program.

   Synonymebreakdowncollapsefreezehanglockup

4. Financial collapseB2formalbusiness

   A sudden and severe decline in the value of stocks or the economy.

   Börsenkrach

   • The stock market crash of 1929 led to the Great Depression.
   • Investors lost millions during the financial crash.
   • The company went bankrupt after the economic crash.

   Synonymebustcollapsedownturnmeltdownplungeslumptumble

   Antonymeboomprosperityrallyrecoverysurge

• Verb, das einen plötzlichen, heftigen Aufprall oder Zusammenstoß bezeichnet, sowie das Versagen eines Systems oder Geräts.

A verb used to indicate a sudden, violent impact or collision, or the failure of a system or device.

1. Collide violentlyA2formal

   To hit something with force, often causing damage or injury.

   Heftig zusammenstoßen

   • The car crashed into a tree.
   • The plane crashed shortly after takeoff.
   • He crashed his bike into the wall.

   Synonymebangcollideimpactramslamsmashstrike

2. Computer system failureA2informal

   To suddenly stop working due to a fault or error.

   Systemabsturz

   • My computer crashed while I was saving the file.
   • The server crashed during peak hours.
   • The app crashed on my phone.

   Synonymebreakfailfreezego downhanglock upmalfunction

3. Sleep or rest suddenlyB1informal

   To go to sleep quickly and heavily, often in an informal place.

   Sich hinlegen und schlafen

   • I crashed on the sofa after the party.
   • He crashed at his friend's house overnight.
   • After the long trip, we just crashed in the hotel room.

   Synonymebunk downdossflophit the sackkipsack outturn in

4. Attend uninvitedB2slangamerican

   To go to an event or party without being invited.

   Ungebeten erscheinen

   • We crashed the wedding reception.
   • She crashed our study group with snacks.
   • They crashed the VIP party last night.