conflict (EN)noun, verb
noun “conflict”
singular conflict , plural conflicts or uncountable
- a situation where two or more groups or people strongly disagree or fight Sign up to see the translation of definitions and examples into any language.The
conflict between the two neighbors over the property line has been going on for months. - a difficult situation where different ideas, feelings, or desires oppose each other, making it hard to make a decision There was a
conflict between wanting to stay home and needing to go to work. - a problem that happens when two needs are different and cannot both be met at the same time She couldn't go to the concert because there was a
conflict with her work shift.
verb “conflict”
infinitive conflict ; he conflicts ; past tense conflicted ; past part. conflicted ; ger. conflicting
- to disagree or be different from someone or something else Her busy work schedule often
conflicted with her desire to spend more time with her family. - to happen at the same time as another event, causing a scheduling problem My dentist appointment
conflicts with my work meeting, so I need to change one of them.