collide; bump against; have minor conflict
Meanings
3 senses · 8 examplesverb
to knock together; (of objects) to collide
Refers specifically to hard objects hitting each other, often resulting in damage or noise.
When moving, the bowls and plates were all in one box, so they inevitably got knocked around.
It's better to buy some plastic plates that can withstand knocking.
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He carried the antique vase all the way, afraid it would get bumped.
verb
(of a person or object) to bump into; to hit
dialectA dialectal usage (originally from Northern dialects, now widely understood). Refers to accidentally hitting an object with one's body, or vice versa.
The hallway is full of boxes; when I get up at night to go to the bathroom, I always bump into them.
The clothes rack is in the hallway; I always bump into it when walking at night.
verb / noun
to have a minor conflict or friction; a disagreement; a scrape
informalA metaphorical extension of physical collision, used for minor interpersonal friction or small arguments.
When several families live in one courtyard, some minor conflicts are inevitable.
Minor friction between colleagues is unavoidable; don't take it too much to heart.
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This couple just got married and is still in the adjustment period; they often have little disagreements.