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collide
[ kuh-lahyd ]
verb (used without object)
- to strike one another or one against the other with a forceful impact; come into violent contact; crash:
The two cars collided with an ear-splitting crash.
Synonyms: , ,
- to clash; conflict:
Their views on the matter collided.
verb (used with object)
- to cause to collide:
drivers colliding their cars in a demolition derby.
collide
/ əˈɪ /
verb
- to crash together with a violent impact
- to conflict in attitude, opinion, or desire; clash; disagree
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of collide1
Example Sentences
But the braking system failed on the eastbound train heading to Aberystwyth and it skidded past the loop, colliding with the westbound train from Machynlleth.
In the past few days, in this very short stroll, two very different worlds collided with each other.
Their dispute has been escalating, with frequent confrontations including vessels colliding and scuffles.
"Black women face a double patriarchy: Western expectations at work, traditional expectations at home. When these collide, harmful ideologies escalate," she told the BBC.
April 2022: Playing for the Cincinnati Reds, Pham challenged Luke Voit to a fight after the Padres designated hitter collided with Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson on a play at the plate.
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