impact

US /ˈɪmˌpækt/

UK /'ɪmpækt/

A2

noun

  • A striking effect or result to hit with force
  • Very strong influence
  • Act or force of one thing hitting something else

verb

  • To hit or strike someone or something with force

Examples

Small meteorites have left impact craters all over the planet's surface.

The railways made a direct physical impact on the landscape.