Impinge on Meaning in English
expression
ˌɪmˈpɪndʒ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
im-PINJ-awn
ɪmpˈɪndʒ/ /ˈɒn
im-PINJ-on
Definição
To have a negative effect on something, or to limit someone's rights, freedom, or space. Often used in formal or legal contexts.
Uso & Nuances
Mainly formal; most common in law, policy, or academic discussions. Typical patterns: 'impinge on privacy/rights/freedom'. Implies negative impact or unwanted interference. In casual English, people usually say 'affect', 'interfere with', or 'intrude on'.
Spanish: afectar - interferir en - invadirPortuguese (BR): afetar - interferir em - invadirPortuguese (PT): afetar - interferir em - invadirChinese (Simplified): 影响 - 干涉Chinese (Traditional): 影響 - 干涉Hindi: प्रभाव डालना - हस्तक्षेप करनाArabic: يؤثر على - يتدخل فيBengali: প্রভাব ফেলা - সীমিত করা - বাধা সৃষ্টি করাRussian: посягать на - ущемлять - вредитьJapanese: 侵害する - 影響を及ぼすVietnamese: ảnh hưởng tiêu cực đến - xâm phạmKorean: 침해하다 - 악영향을 미치다Turkish: ihlal etmek - olumsuz etkide bulunmakUrdu: اثرانداز ہونا - محدود کرنا - مداخلت کرناIndonesian: mengganggu - membatasi - berdampak negatif
Frases de Exemplo
This rule may impinge on your privacy.
basic
The noise from the construction site impinges on our peace.
basic
New laws should not impinge on basic human rights.
basic
If the government impinges on our freedom, people will protest.
natural
Work stress can sometimes impinge on your personal life.
natural
I don’t want my job to impinge on my family time.
natural