collision meaning and definition

COLLISION noun

Definition of collision (noun)

1. (physics) a brief event in which two or more bodies come together
   • "the collision of the particles resulted in an exchange of energy and a change of direction"
   • synonyms: hit
2. an accident resulting from violent impact of a moving object
   • "three passengers were killed in the collision"; "the collision of the two ships resulted in a serious oil spill"
3. a conflict of opposed ideas or attitudes or goals
   • "a collision of interests"