The phrasal verb "crash out" is commonly used in informal speech and has several contextual applications. Primarily, it indicates falling asleep very quickly and suddenly due to exhaustion or fatigue, such as "After the long hike, I just crashed out on the couch." This usage is prevalent among friends or in casual situations rather than formal contexts. Additionally, "crash out" can mean being eliminated from a competition, often unexpectedly or earlier than anticipated, with contexts like sports or contests, for example, "The team crashed out of the tournament in the first round." In both senses, the phrasal verb connotes suddenness and lack of control over the outcome, whether it's succumbing to sleep or being ousted from an event.
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1. To fall asleep suddenly and very deeply.
After the long hike, I just crashed out on the couch.
She worked all night and crashed out on her bed immediately after getting home.
2. To be eliminated from a competition, especially unexpectedly or early.
Our team crashed out of the tournament in the first round.
He crashed out of the race after his car broke down.