bump · verb /bĘŚmp/
bump
B2 T to hurt part of your body by hitting it against something hard
Dictionary example:
I bumped my head on the shelf as I stood up.
bump against/into sth
B2 to hit something with force
Dictionary example:
She bumped into his tray, knocking the food onto his lap.
Learner example:
A young man ran after the ball and bumped into her. (First Certificate in English; B2; Danish)
bump into sb ()
C1 to meet someone you know when you have not planned to meet them
Dictionary example:
I bumped into Mark when I was out shopping this afternoon.
Learner example:
From the kitchen came a white-haired, overweight, pyjama-clad octagenarian, who was extremely surprised to bump into Robert. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Portuguese)
bump · noun /bĘŚmp/
bump (BODY)
C1 a raised area on your body where it has been hurt by hitting something hard
Dictionary example:
a nasty bump on the head
bump (SURFACE)
C1 a round, raised area on a surface
Dictionary example:
My bike hit a bump in the road.
Learner example:
When people don't feel safe on the streets anymore due to [the] lack of speed limit signs or speed bumps on the roads, or simply traffic lights! (Skills for Life (Level 2); C1; Polish)
