Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

collide with

Phrasal Verb
/kəˈlaɪd wɪð/
Definition
To come into conflict or crash into something, often with force.
Examples
  • The two cars collided with each other at the intersection.
  • Her views on the topic collide with those of her colleagues.
Meaning
The phrase ‘collide with’ refers to the action of two or more entities striking each other, whether physically (e.g., objects) or metaphorically (e.g., ideas, opinions).
Synonyms
  • crash into
  • hit
  • meet
  • clash