Noun: impinging im'pin-jing
- The physical coming together of two or more things
"The impinging of the waves against the shore created a soothing sound";
- contact, striking
- Have a negative effect on, esp. by somehow restricting; infringe upon
"This impinges on my rights as an individual";
- encroach, entrench, trench [archaic]
- Advance beyond the usual limit
"Noise from the factory impinged on the neighbours' peace";
- encroach, infringe
Type of: advance, go on, happening, march on, move on, natural event, occurrence, occurrent, pass on, progress, take advantage, trespass