(the crowd) people in general

the desire to stand out from the crowd and be different

a large number of things close together and in disorder; a huddle

a crowd of telegraph poles

a specified social group

the in crowd

He got in with a bad crowd

(often + round) to press close

People crowded round to listen

to collect in numbers; to throng

Spectators crowded onto the pitch

She couldn't sleep for the thoughts crowding into her head

(+ off/out of) said of a throng: to push (others) out of the way

The army of fans crowded us off the pavement

to press close to or jostle (somebody) or jostle them

Don't crowd him – he needs air

informal to put pressure on (somebody)

I can't think straight if you crowd me