Collision Course (Noun)
Meaning 1
A course of a moving object that will lead to a collision if it continues unchanged.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- The two cars were on a collision course and the driver had to swerve to avoid the accident.
- The asteroid's trajectory put it on a collision course with Earth, prompting scientists to consider intervention options.
- The ship's navigation system alerted the crew that they were on a collision course with a nearby reef.
- The pilot realized too late that the plane was on a collision course with another aircraft in the air.
- The two cyclists were on a collision course as they rounded the corner, but one of them managed to brake just in time.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
A course of action (following a given idea) that will lead to conflict if it continues unabated.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The new company's aggressive pricing strategy was on a collision course with its competitor, and analysts predicted a major confrontation was imminent.
- Their rigidly opposing views on policy made it clear the two parties were on a collision course and unlikely to find common ground anytime soon.
- By cutting employee benefits while awarding large bonuses to executives, the company put itself on a collision course with the unions, sparking a series of bitter strikes.
- His disregard for established safety protocols had the project team on a collision course with regulators, who would surely impose heavy fines for non-compliance.
- If they didn't reevaluate their differing expectations for the project's direction, the developers were on a collision course with management, potentially jeopardizing the entire venture.