Bump up against
verb
To physically contact or collide with something or someone.
I bumped up against the table in the dark.
Often appears as...
- bump up against furniture
- bump up against wall
verb
To encounter an obstacle or difficulty, especially in a process or task.
In their quest to reach the top, they bumped up against numerous challenges.
Often appears as...
- bump up against challenges
- bump up against obstacles
verb
To reach the limit or maximum point of something.
His score bumped up against the limit the game allows.
Often appears as...
- bump up against the limit
- bump up against the maximum
verb
To physically contact or collide with something or someone.
I bumped up against the table in the dark.
Often appears as...
- bump up against furniture
- bump up against wall
verb
To encounter an obstacle or difficulty, especially in a process or task.
In their quest to reach the top, they bumped up against numerous challenges.
Often appears as...
- bump up against challenges
- bump up against obstacles
verb
To reach the limit or maximum point of something.
His score bumped up against the limit the game allows.
Often appears as...
- bump up against the limit
- bump up against the maximum
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Contact
Used when referring to unintentional, usually minor, physical contact with objects or people.
Walking through the crowded room, I kept bumping up against guests.
Pro Tip 2/3Slight Collision
Emphasizes a gentle or accidental collision, not a forceful impact.
She bumped up against her desk, barely noticing the papers that fell.
Pro Tip 3/3Unintended Movements
Often happens when moving without paying full attention, like in the dark or while distracted.
He accidentally bumped up against the switch, turning off the lights.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Contact
Used when referring to unintentional, usually minor, physical contact with objects or people.
Walking through the crowded room, I kept bumping up against guests.
Pro Tip 2/3Slight Collision
Emphasizes a gentle or accidental collision, not a forceful impact.
She bumped up against her desk, barely noticing the papers that fell.
Pro Tip 3/3Unintended Movements
Often happens when moving without paying full attention, like in the dark or while distracted.
He accidentally bumped up against the switch, turning off the lights.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Contact
Used when referring to unintentional, usually minor, physical contact with objects or people.
Walking through the crowded room, I kept bumping up against guests.
Pro Tip 2/3Slight Collision
Emphasizes a gentle or accidental collision, not a forceful impact.
She bumped up against her desk, barely noticing the papers that fell.
Pro Tip 3/3Unintended Movements
Often happens when moving without paying full attention, like in the dark or while distracted.
He accidentally bumped up against the switch, turning off the lights.
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