impinge on, impinge upon

Whether it means “encroach,” “affect” or “hit,” impinge is followed by the preposition on or upon.

  • Do not impinge so much on your boss’s time.
  • My exercise of freedom must not impinge upon my neighbour’s right to freedom.
  • When Ivan opened the window, the roar of traffic impinged suddenly upon our ears.

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