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Meaning of conflict

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

conflict

Pronunciation:/kənˈflɪkt//kənˈflɪkt/

noun

Definitions

  1. A clash or disagreement, often violent, between two or more opposing groups or individuals.

    Example: The conflict between the government and the rebels began three years ago.

  2. An incompatibility, as of two things that cannot be simultaneously fulfilled.

    Example: I wanted to attend the meeting but there's a conflict in my schedule that day.

verb

Definitions

  1. To be at odds (with); to disagree or be incompatible

  2. To overlap (with), as in a schedule.

    Example: It appears that our schedules conflict.