verb (used without object), im·pinged, im·ping·ing. to make an impression; have an effect or impact (usually followed by on or upon): to impinge upon the imagination; social pressures that impinge upon one's daily life. to encroach; infringe (usually followed by on or upon): to impinge on another's rights.

What does it mean to impinge something?

: to affect (something) in a way that is unwanted : to have a bad effect on (something) Her work is impinging on her social life. The government wants to avoid impinging upon the affairs of private citizens.

What does impinge mean in physics?

collision, hit. (physics) a brief event in which two or more bodies come together. engagement, interlocking, mesh, meshing. contact by fitting together.