impinge

• Verb, das ausdrückt, dass etwas auf etwas anderes einwirkt, es beeinträchtigt oder in dessen Bereich eindringt, oft auf negative oder aufdringliche Weise.

A verb used to indicate the act of having an effect or impact on something, often in a negative or intrusive way.

1. Encroach or intrudeC1formal

   To have an effect on something, often in a negative or unwanted way; to encroach upon.

   Eindringen oder Beeinträchtigen

   • The new regulations impinge on our freedom of speech.
   • His personal problems began to impinge on his work performance.
   • The construction noise impinges on the quiet of the neighborhood.

   Synonymeencroachinfringeintrudeinvadetrespass

2. C2formal

   To strike or hit something with force.

   Aufprallen

   • The stone impinged upon the window, cracking it.
   • The waves impinge against the rocky shore.
   • The light impinges on the sensor, triggering the alarm.

   Synonymebangbeatcollidehitknockrapsmitestriketap

Phrasal-Variantenimpinge on