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impacts

[/ˈɪmpækts/]
noun/verbpl: impacts
impactos
1. (noun) The effect or influence of one thing on another; a significant or sudden effect
The new policy has had significant impacts on employee satisfaction.
A nova política teve impactos significativos na satisfação dos funcionários.
2. (noun) The action of one object coming forcefully into contact with another
The impact of the collision was severe.
O impacto da colisão foi severo.
3. (verb) To have a strong effect or influence on something or someone
Climate change impacts biodiversity worldwide.
A mudança climática impacta a biodiversidade em todo o mundo.
4. (verb) To come into contact with something forcefully
The meteor impacts the Earth's surface.
O meteoro impacta a superfície da Terra.
Synonyms
effectsconsequencesinfluencesrepercussionscollisions
Antonyms
benefitsadvantages

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
impactos
Most common usage
São Paulo
impactos
Standard business and technical usage
Rio de Janeiro
impactos
Standard usage
Portugal
impactos
Standard usage; may also use 'efeitos' for effects

Related Idioms & Phrases

make an impact
have an impact on
soft impact
hard impact
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