Glossary entry (derived from question below)
English term or phrase:
impinge on
Spanish translation:
afectar / vulnerar
English term
impinge on
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efficiency,expertise, punctuality
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afectar /vulnerar
to impinge ON o UPON sth (affect) incidir EN algo, afectar
(A) algo; (encroach on) vulnerar algo; to impinge on sb’s
rights/privacy/freedom vulnerar los derechos/la
intimidad/la libertad de algn.
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b)to impinge ON o UPON sth incidir EN algo
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contactarse/ ponerse en contacto/relacionarse
v., -pinged, -ping·ing, -ping·es.
v.intr.
1. To collide or strike: Sound waves impinge on the eardrum.
2. To encroach; trespass: Do not impinge on my privacy.
v.tr.
To encroach upon: “One of a democratic government's continuing challenges is finding a way to protect . . . secrets without impinging the liberties that democracy exists to protect” (Christian Science Monitor).
[Latin impingere : in-, against; see in–2 + pangere, to fasten.]
im·pinge'ment n.
im·ping'er n.
Meaning #1: impinge or infringe upon
Synonyms: encroach, entrench, trench
Meaning #2: advance beyond the usual limit
Synonyms: encroach, infringe.
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incidir en algo/alguien -- afectar a algo/alguien -- vulnerar la libertad/los derechos de alguien
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AFECTAR A, CHOCAR CON, TOCARSE, INVADIR, PASAR LOS LÍMITES
impinge
im·pinge [ im pínj ] (past im·pinged, past participle im·pinged, present participle im·pinge·ing, 3rd person present singular im·ping·es)
intransitive verb
1. interfere: to affect the limits of something, especially a right or law, often causing some kind of restriction ( formal )
Members claimed that canceling the ballot impinged on their voting rights.
2. strike: to strike or hit something
Loud noise can impinge on the eardrum, causing temporary hearing impairment.
[Mid-16th century. From Latin impingere “to strike or drive in forcibly,” from pangere “to drive or fix in” (source of English page).]
im·pinge·ment noun
im·ping·er noun
2 senses of impinge
Sense 1
impinge, encroach, entrench, trench -- (impinge or infringe upon; "This impinges on my rights as an individual"; "This matter entrenches on other domains")
=> trespass, take advantage -- (make excessive use of; "You are taking advantage of my good will!"; "She is trespassing upon my privacy")
Sense 2
encroach, infringe, impinge -- (advance beyond the usual limit)
=> advance, progress, pass on, move on, march on, go on -- (move forward, also in the metaphorical sense; "Time marches on")
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