Bump-into Definition

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(literally intransitive) To collide with.

He bumped into the wall. I guess that's a risk you take when you read while walking.
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(literally) To cause (a thing) to collide with.

The roads were so slippery that I couldn't stop, and I bumped my car into the car in front of me.
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(idiomatic) To meet by chance.

We bumped into each other at the library yesterday.
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Bump-into Sentence Examples

  • You live here; you just might bump into someone you know.

  • Upon their return to Larkhall, the Julies are surprised when they bump into their old employer, wealthy brothel madame, Virginia OâKane.

  • Special markets are held each Bank Holiday when you might bump into morris dancers, strolling minstrels, jugglers and story tellers.

  • On a recent visit, I was pleased to bump into the parish priest, Father John Burrows.

  • In actual fact I don't think that anyone will bump into us in the hi-vis vests!

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