conflict
/ˈkɒnflɪkt/US /ˈkɑːnflɪkt/conflict
NOUNDefinition of conflict
A conflict is when two or more people or ideas don't agree.
Example: People have tried to end the conflict, which has caused more than 100 deaths since February, but it hasn't worked.
A conflict is when two things are trying to use the same resources at the same time.
Example: I'm sorry I can't meet then. I've got a conflict with another meeting.
If two goals, plans, meetings, etc. conflict, they both cannot be achieved, work or be true.
Example: The goal of hiring more workers conflicts with the plan to cut costs.
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EXAMPLESExamples of conflict
People have tried to end the conflict, which has caused more than 100 deaths since February, but it hasn't worked.
Example sentenceConflicts may occur in families when the parents have different values.
Example sentenceI'm sorry I can't meet then. I've got a conflict with another meeting.
Example sentenceThe goal of hiring more workers conflicts with the plan to cut costs.
Example sentenceSorry, the meeting conflicts with my prior plans.
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