impact (EN)

noun, verb

noun “impact”

1. a strong influence or effect
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   The new law had a major impact on small businesses, forcing many to change their operations.
2. the action of one object hitting another
   The meteor's impact with Earth created a huge crater.

verb “impact”

1. to strongly influence or affect
   The new law will greatly impact how businesses operate.
2. to collide (with something)
   When the asteroid impacted the Earth, it created a huge crater.