v. t. | 1. | To drive close; to press firmly together: to wedge into a place. |
2. | To affect or influence, especially in a significant or undesirable manner; | |
3. | To collide forcefully with; to strike. | |
n. | 1. | Contact or impression by touch; collision; forcible contact; force communicated. |
2. | (Mech.) The single instantaneous stroke of a body in motion against another either in motion or at rest. |
Noun | 1. | impact - the striking of one body against another |
2. | impact - a forceful consequence; a strong effect; "the book had an important impact on my thinking"; "the book packs a wallop" Synonyms: wallop | |
3. | impact - influencing strongly; "they resented the impingement of American values on European culture" Synonyms: impingement, encroachment | |
4. | impact - the violent interaction of individuals or groups entering into combat; "the armies met in the shock of battle" Synonyms: shock | |
Verb | 1. | impact - press or wedge together; pack together |
2. | impact - have an effect upon; "Will the new rules affect me?" |