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to bump into
[phrase form: bump]
01
to unexpectedly meet someone, particularly someone familiar
Transitive: to bump into sb
Examples
We bumped into each other at the coffee shop, and it was a pleasant surprise.
I never thought I would bump into my high school teacher while on vacation.
02
to hit something forcefully and suddenly
Transitive: to bump into an obstacle
Ditransitive: to bump into a body part an obstacle
Examples
He was n't paying attention and bumped his head into the low doorway.
While walking in the dark, he unexpectedly bumped into a tree.
