crash out
The phrase "crash out" is commonly used in informal settings to describe sudden actions, from falling asleep to being eliminated from a competition.
Definition
B1General
(informal)To fall asleep quickly and deeply, often due to exhaustion.
Example
- After the long hike, I just crashed out on the couch.
- He crashed out as soon as he got home from work.
B2Sports
(informal)To be suddenly eliminated from a competition or contest.
Example
- The team crashed out of the tournament in the first round.
- Despite being favorites, they crashed out in the semi-finals.
B2Computing
(technical, informal)To terminate unexpectedly due to an unhandled error.
Example
- The program crashed out before I could save my work.
- If there's a bug, the application might crash out.
C1Chemistry
(technical)To precipitate rapidly from a solution.
Example
- The compound crashed out of the solution when we added the reagent.
- If the temperature drops too quickly, the solute may crash out.
B2Behavior
(slang, informal)To become uncontrollably angry or upset.
Example
- He just crashed out when he heard the news.
- She crashed out over a minor issue.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "crash out":
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