General Englishneutralformal
- To come into conflict or disagreement with a person, group, or authority.
- To incur the displeasure or opposition of someone, often resulting in difficulties or sanctions.
Legal EnglishGeneral Englishneutralformal
- To violate or fail to comply with a law, regulation, rule, or formal requirement; to fall foul of the law.
Maritime EnglishGeneral Englishneutraltechnical
- To become entangled with, struck by, or obstructed by an object or hazard, especially in a nautical context (e.g., a vessel striking a reef or snag).