Impinge on Meaning in English

expression

US

ˌɪmˈpɪndʒ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn

im-PINJ-awn

UK

ɪmpˈɪndʒ/ /ˈɒn

im-PINJ-on

Definition

To have a negative effect on something, or to limit someone's rights, freedom, or space. Often used in formal or legal contexts.

Usage & 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 - invadir
• Portuguese (BR): afetar - interferir em - invadir
• Portuguese (PT): afetar - interferir em - invadir
• Chinese (Simplified): 影响 - 干涉
• Chinese (Traditional): 影響 - 干涉
• Hindi: प्रभाव डालना - हस्तक्षेप करना
• Arabic: يؤثر على - يتدخل في
• Bengali: প্রভাব ফেলা - সীমিত করা - বাধা সৃষ্টি করা
• Russian: посягать на - ущемлять - вредить
• Japanese: 侵害する - 影響を及ぼす
• Vietnamese: ảnh hưởng tiêu cực đến - xâm phạm
• Korean: 침해하다 - 악영향을 미치다
• Turkish: ihlal etmek - olumsuz etkide bulunmak
• Urdu: اثرانداز ہونا - محدود کرنا - مداخلت کرنا
• Indonesian: mengganggu - membatasi - berdampak negatif

Example Sentences

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