Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

bump-into

phrasal verb
/bʌmp ˈɪntu/
Definition
To unexpectedly encounter someone or something while moving.
Examples
  • I bumped into my old friend at the coffee shop yesterday.
  • While walking in the park, I bumped into my neighbor.
  • She was surprised to bump into her favorite author at the bookstore.
Meaning
To meet someone casually or by chance, often without planning.
Synonyms
  • run into
  • meet
  • come across