Impact (Verb)
Meaning 1
Press or wedge together; pack together.
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- The movers carefully tried to impact as many boxes as possible into the small attic space.
- To increase efficiency, the manufacturer uses a machine that impacts the powder into the molds.
- The technician expertly impacted the fibers into the metal mesh to create a strong composite material.
- After layering the soil, rocks, and sand, the landscaper used a compactor to impact the mixture and prevent settling.
- To speed up the production process, the company invested in a machine that can impact the insulation into the wall cavities.
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Meaning 2
Have an effect upon; "Will the new rules affect me?".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
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Hyponyms
- Endanger
- Hydrolize
- Peril
- Tell On
- Disoblige
- Discommode
- Incommode
- Queer
- Tinge
- Repercuss
- Trouble
- Scupper
- Subject
- Strike A Blow
- Influence
- Inconvenience
- Process
- Colour
- Hit
- Work
- Stimulate
- Distort
- Bother
- Redound
- Slam-dunk