impinge
/ɪmˈpɪndʒ/
verb
- To have an effect or impact on something, especially in a negative or limiting way.
- The loud construction noise impinged on our ability to concentrate.
- Her personal problems began to impinge on her work performance.
- New regulations may impinge on small businesses' ability to operate.
- To strike or hit against something.
- The ball impinged on the window, cracking the glass.
- Waves impinge against the rocky shore during the storm.
- Particles of dust impinge on the surface of the solar panel.
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