collision

col·li·sion  (k-lzhn)

n.

1. The act or process of colliding; a crash or conflict.

2. Physics A brief dynamic event consisting of the close approach of two or more particles, such as atoms, resulting in an abrupt change of momentum or exchange of energy.

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[Middle English, from Late Latin collsi, collsin-, from Latin collsus, past participle of colldere, to collide; see collide.]

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col·lision·al adj.

col·lision·al·ly adv.

Synonyms: collision, concussion, crash¹, impact, jar², jolt, shock¹
These nouns denote violent forcible contact between two or more things: the midair collision of two light planes; the concussion caused by an explosion; a crash involving two cars; the impact of a sledgehammer on pilings; felt repeated jars as the train ground to a halt; a series of jolts as the baby carriage rolled down the steps; experienced the physical shock of a sudden fall.

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collision

Noun

1. a violent crash between moving objects

2. the conflict of opposed ideas or wishes [Latin collidere to collide]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	collision - (physics) a brief event in which two or more bodies come together; "the collision of the particles resulted in an exchange of energy and a change of direction" hit natural philosophy, physics - the science of matter and energy and their interactions; "his favorite subject was physics" impinging, striking, contact - the physical coming together of two or more things; "contact with the pier scraped paint from the hull"
	2.	collision - an accident resulting from violent impact of a moving object; "three passengers were killed in the collision"; "the collision of the two ships resulted in a serious oil spill" accident - an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury fender-bender - a collision between motor vehicles that produces minor damage pileup - multiple collisions of vehicles smash-up, smash - a serious collision (especially of motor vehicles)
	3.	collision - a conflict of opposed ideas or attitudes or goals; "a collision of interests" difference of opinion, dispute, difference, conflict - a disagreement or argument about something important; "he had a dispute with his wife"; "there were irreconcilable differences"; "the familiar conflict between Republicans and Democrats"

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collision

noun 1. crash, impact, accident, smash, bump, pile-up (informal) prang (informal)

noun 2. conflict, opposition, clash, clashing, encounter, disagreement, incompatibility

Translations

collision [kəˈlɪʒən] n → choque m; colisión f;

to be on a collision course (also fig) → ir rumbo al desastre

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collision [kəˈlɪʒən] n → collision f, heurt m;

to be on a collision course → aller droit à la collision (fig); aller vers l'affrontement

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collision [kəˈlɪʒən] collide n → Zusammenstoß m;

to be on a collision course collide (also fig) → auf Kollisionskurs sein

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collision [kəˈlɪʒən] n → collisione f; scontro;

to be on a collision course (also fig) → essere in rotta di collisione