Word
collision
Phoneticscol·li·sion, stress on the second syllable
US/kəˈɫɪʒən/
UK/kəlˈɪʒən/
Definitions
01a physical crash
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
n. an accident where two or more moving objects hit each other with force.
n. an instance of two or more moving objects striking one another with significant force.
日本語:衝突※
“The car was badly damaged in a collision with a delivery truck.”
“The investigation concluded that the mid-air collision was caused by a failure in the ground-based radar system rather than pilot error.”
Antonyms
02a conflict of ideas
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Formal
n. a strong disagreement between different ideas, cultures, or interests.
n. a metaphorical clash or conflict between opposing ideas, interests, or cultural values.
日本語:衝突※
“The film explores the collision between traditional values and modern life.”
“The summit was marked by a sharp collision of interests between the industrialised nations and the developing economies regarding carbon emissions.”
03physics interaction
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Science Technical
n. an event where two objects affect each other with force, even if they do not touch.
n. any event in which two or more bodies exert forces on each other in a relatively short time, where physical contact is not strictly necessary.
日本語:衝突※
“Scientists study the collision of particles to understand the laws of nature.”
“In high-energy physics, the collision of subatomic particles allows researchers to observe the fundamental building blocks of matter.”
Synonyms
04computing error
C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Computing Technical
n. an error that happens when two pieces of data try to use the same name or space.
n. an event where two different inputs to a hash function produce the same output, or when two devices attempt to transmit data simultaneously on a shared network.
“The software crashed because of a naming collision in the database.”
“The algorithm was designed to minimise the probability of a hash collision, ensuring that each unique record could be retrieved efficiently.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “collision” in context.
Verb
01. avoid a collision
“The pilot swerved sharply to avoid a mid-air collision with the drone.”
verb + noun
02. survive a collision
“Miraculously, both drivers survived the high-speed collision with only minor injuries.”
verb + noun
Adjective
03. head-on collision
“The two vehicles were involved in a devastating head-on collision on the highway.”
adj + noun
04. inevitable collision
“The collision of their opposing ideologies seemed inevitable as the debate progressed.”
adj + noun
Noun
05. collision course
“The government's new policy has set them on a collision course with the labor unions.”
noun + noun
06. collision of interests
“The project failed due to a fundamental collision of interests between the partners.”
noun + of + noun
Preposition
07. in collision with
“The ferry was in collision with a cargo ship during the heavy fog.”
prep + noun + prep
08. collision occurred
Real-World Examples
“The approach could sharpen satellite tracking and help reduce the growing risk of collisions in increasingly crowded orbits.” “And - along with e-bikes - they can end up involved in collisions where pedestrians are hurt.” “And Det Con Steve Pennington from Greater Manchester Police's Serious Collision Investigation Unit stressed e-scooters were not harmless toys and could lead to horrific consequences when used by inexperienced riders.” “It is a collision between the demands of her job and some of the deepest machinery in the human body.” Etymology
From Middle French collision, from Late Latin collīsiō, from Latin collīdere, past participle collīsus (“to dash together”); see collide. cf. allision.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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Domains
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
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