1the action of one object coming forcibly into contact with another:there was the sound of a third impact [mass noun]:bullets which expand and cause devastating injury on impact
2a marked effect or influence:our regional measures have had a significant impact on unemployment
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1come into forcible contact with another object:the shell impacted twenty yards away
[with object] chiefly North American come into forcible contact with:an asteroid impacted the earth some 60 million years ago
[with object] press (something) firmly:the animals‘ feet do not impact and damage the soil as cows’ hooves do
2 (impact on) have a strong effect on someone or something:high interest rates have impacted on retail spending [with object]:the move is not expected to impact the company’s employees
