press+closely

  • 131impact — im•pact n. [[t]ˈɪm pækt[/t]] v. [[t]ɪmˈpækt[/t]] n. 1) the striking of one thing against another; collision 2) influence; effect: the impact of Einstein on modern physics[/ex] 3) a forcible impinging: the tremendous impact of the shot[/ex] 4) the …

    From formal English to slang

  • 132impact — noun /ˈɪmpækt / (say impakt) 1. the striking of one body against another. 2. an impinging: the impact of light on the eye. 3. forcible contact or impinging: the tremendous impact of the shot. 4. the influence or effect exerted by a new idea,… …