Impinge (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

verb (used without object), im·pinged, im·ping·ing.
  1. to make an impression; have an effect or impact (usually followed by on or upon): to impinge upon the imagination; social pressures that impinge upon one's daily life.
  2. to encroach; infringe (usually followed by on or upon): to impinge on another's rights.
  3. to strike; dash; collide (usually followed by on, upon, or against): rays of light impinging on the eye.
verb (used with object), im·pinged, im·ping·ing.
  1. to come into violent contact with.
verb
  1. to encroach or infringe; trespass
  2. to collide (with); strike
Impinge (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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