bump into

Definitions

1. 1

   To collide with.

   • He bumped into the wall. I guess that's a risk you take when you read while walking.
   • Luke staggered blindly down the street, almost bumping into an old woman in black with a shawl drawn close about her head and shoulders[…]
   • Bethany squeaks a barely audible, “Yes,” grabs her purse, and rushes out of the restaurant, tripping over a chair and bumping into another customer on the way.
2. 2

   To cause (a thing) to collide with.

   • The roads were so slippery that I couldn't stop, and I bumped my car into the car in front of me.
3. 3

   To meet by chance.

   • We bumped into each other at the library yesterday.

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