Meaning of the word "bump into" in English
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bump into
US /bʌmp ˈɪntuː/
UK /bʌmp ˈɪntuː/
Phrasal Verb
1.
to meet someone unexpectedly
Example:
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I didn't expect to bump into you here!
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She often bumps into her old classmates at the supermarket.
2.
to hit something or someone accidentally
Example:
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He didn't see the pole and bumped into it.
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Be careful not to bump into anyone in the crowded hallway.
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