verb
to hit another person or thing while moving
The two cars collided at the intersection.
Good to know
Use collide with before the other person or thing.
Common phrases & grammar
collide with a car · collide head-on
American English
How to pronounce collides
verbB1
kuhLAIDZ
/kʰəˈlaɪdz/
2 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
Related entry: collide
to hit another person or thing while moving
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
verb
to disagree strongly with someone or not fit well with something
Their plans collided with the needs of the local community.
Common phrases & grammar
ideas collide · collide with someone's beliefs