collide

[kuh-lahyd]

verb (used without object)

collided, colliding 

1. to strike one another or one against the other with a forceful impact; come into violent contact; crash.

   The two cars collided with an ear-splitting crash.

   Synonyms: clash, smash, hit

2. to clash; conflict.

   Their views on the matter collided.

verb (used with object)

collided, colliding 

1. to cause to collide.

   drivers colliding their cars in a demolition derby.

collide

/ kəˈlaɪd /

verb

1. to crash together with a violent impact

2. to conflict in attitude, opinion, or desire; clash; disagree

Word History and Origins

Origin of collide¹

1615–25; < Latin collīdere to strike together, equivalent to col- col- ¹ + -līdere, combining form of laedere to strike

Word History and Origins

Origin of collide¹

C17: from Latin collīdere to clash together, from com- together + laedere to strike, wound

Example Sentences

A battalion chief then arrived to investigate the crash along with Los Angeles Police Department officials at 9:46 a.m. and collided with a vehicle in the same intersection, according to the department.

From Los Angeles Times

However, Portuguese newspaper Observador reported that a cable came loose along the railway's route, causing it to lose control and collide with a nearby building.

From BBC

Portuguese newspaper Observador reported that a cable came loose along the railway's route, causing it to lose control and collide with a nearby building.

From BBC

That, according to the rules, means Lawson did not have to give him space, but the two collided long before the exit as the New Zealander squeezed Sainz through the middle of the corner.

From BBC

But as a millennial who worked from home during the pandemic sourdough rush, I’m fluent enough in both worlds to imagine the magic when they collide.

From Salon

Related Words

• bang 
• break up 
• bump 
• crash 
• hit 
• shatter 
• sideswipe 
• smash 
• strike