碰
Definition
Example
bump; knock (against); touch
He hit his head against the door. / He banged/bumped his head on/against the door.
damage sth in a collision
knock sth over
knock sb down
touch
The couple sat with their shoulders touching.
The bowl was so hot that I dared not touch it.
His feet touched the bottom of the sea.
The bubble burst at a mere touch.
Don't touch me!
meet; bump/run into
He has had no end of problems recently.
I didn't see him the last time he was here to make a speech.
In Thailand our paths crossed several times. / We have met on several occasions in Thailand.
knock against/bump into/come across/run into an acquaintance; meet an acquaintance by chance
run into trouble
run up against difficulties
try one's luck; take one's chance
Let me go and try my luck; he might be seeing patients today.
take a chance
offend; displease
He is a powerful person and no one dares to offend him.
She is very bad-tempered and touchy.