1con·flict 
/ˈkɑ:nˌflɪkt/ noun
plural con·flicts /ˈkɑ:nˌflɪkt/ noun 1 : a struggle for power, property, etc. [count] ▪ an armed conflict ▪ violent border conflicts ▪ a conflict between two gangs [noncount] ▪ years of armed conflict [=battle] ▪ recent violent conflict in the region ▪ conflict between (forces of) good and evil 2 : strong disagreement between people, groups, etc., that results in often angry argument [noncount] ▪ Everyone in my family always tries to avoid conflict. ▪ There was inevitable conflict over what to name the group. [count] ▪ They're having serious conflicts over the budget. ▪ A few students are being trained to resolve conflicts [=arguments, disputes] between other students. 3 : a difference that prevents agreement : disagreement between ideas, feelings, etc. [count] ▪ I don't see any conflicts between the theories. ▪ exploring the character's inner conflicts [=ideas, feelings, etc., that disagree with one another] [noncount] ▪ You'll need to resolve the conflict between your parents' plans for you and your own ambitions. — see also conflict of interest 4 [count] chiefly US : a situation in which you are unable to do something because there is something else you have already agreed to do at that same time
▪ He has a conflict and can't attend tomorrow's meeting. ▪ a scheduling conflict
▪ He has a conflict and can't attend tomorrow's meeting. ▪ a scheduling conflict
come into conflict 1 : to be different in a way that prevents agreement
▪ Unfortunately, their goals for the project came into conflict. — often + with ▪ There are cases in which these rules come into conflict with [=contradict] one another. 2 : to enter a situation in which there is a struggle for power, property, etc. — often + with ▪ groups coming into conflict with neighboring tribes
▪ Unfortunately, their goals for the project came into conflict. — often + with ▪ There are cases in which these rules come into conflict with [=contradict] one another.
in conflict 1 : different in a way that prevents agreement
▪ They're in conflict over which car to buy. [=they disagree about which car to buy] — usually + with ▪ The law is in conflict with [=does not agree with] the state's constitution. ▪ Her ideas were in direct conflict with those of her professor. 2 : in a struggle for power, property, etc.
▪ The two clans were in constant conflict (with one another).
▪ They're in conflict over which car to buy. [=they disagree about which car to buy] — usually + with ▪ The law is in conflict with [=does not agree with] the state's constitution. ▪ Her ideas were in direct conflict with those of her professor.
▪ The two clans were in constant conflict (with one another).
