collision

Definition

  • noun: an act of colliding
  • noun: an act or instance of 'colliding'
  • often + 'between' or 'with'
  • synonyms: opposition, conflict, encounter

Examples

  • There was nothing I could do to avoid a 'head-on collision'. [=a crash of two vehicles that are moving directly toward each other]

  • The decision put us 'on a collision course' with economic disaster.

  • He reported on the latest 'collision between' the two leaders.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) You can't even speak. What? I got your gun. What's he doing? Ambassador Spock, you are on a collision course. Fire everything. Incoming missiles. If the ship is hit, the red matter will be ignited. Understood. Captain, I've picked up (..)
    2009 Star Trek
  • (..) The shuttles will never make it if I don't fight them off. George, I can't do this without you. OK, I need you to push now! SYSTEMS FAILING COLLISION COURSE ENGAGED - What is it? - It's a boy. A boy? - Tell me about him. (..)
    2009 Star Trek