Impinge
(verb)
To have an effect on something; to come into contact with something in a way that affects it.
Origin:
From latin impingere "to strike against", from in- "in" + pangere "to fasten".
Examples:
- The new regulation impinges on our freedom of speech.
- The storm impinged on the coast, causing severe damage to the buildings.
- The company's actions impinge on the rights of the workers.
- The decision impinges on the future of the project.
- The new technology impinges on the way we live our lives.