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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: , ,

  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

/ əˈɪ /

verb

  1. to crash together with a violent impact
  2. to conflict in attitude, opinion, or desire; clash; disagree
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of collide1

1615–25; < Latin DZī to strike together, equivalent to col- col- 1 + -ī, combining form of laedere to strike
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of collide1

C17: from Latin DZī to clash together, from com- together + laedere to strike, wound
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It collided with a signal pole on the southeast corner of the intersection, where the 22-year-old was found unresponsive, according to the Sheriff’s Department.

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The CPS said a female passenger was seen filming them at one point on her phone, adding that it was clear to witnesses that Williams' Audi was out of control before colliding with another car.

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There is also the issue of how tariffs work when they collide with pricing caps that both the NHS and other health organisations set for buying drugs in bulk.

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On 24 March in western Australia, a school bus collided with a car Ms Giuffre was riding in, according to the statement.

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The Blackhawk that went down recently near Washington D.C. when it collided with a commercial airliner was operating in a training exercise.

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