Interact: meaning, definitions and examples

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interact

 

[ ˌɪn.tərˈækt ]

Context #1

communication

To act in such a way as to have an effect on another person or thing; to act reciprocally

Synonyms

communicate, connect, engage

Examples of usage

  • He found it difficult to interact with his colleagues.
  • They need to interact more with their customers to understand their needs better.
Context #2

technology

A program or system that allows two or more entities to communicate with each other

Synonyms

collaboration tool, communication system, interface

Examples of usage

  • The new social media platform provides a seamless interact experience for its users.
  • This interact feature allows users to collaborate in real-time.

Translations

Translations of the word "interact" in other languages:

🇵🇹 interagir

🇮🇳 परस्पर क्रिया करना

🇩🇪 interagieren

🇮🇩 berinteraksi

🇺🇦 взаємодіяти

🇵🇱 interakcja

🇯🇵 相互作用する

🇫🇷 interagir

🇪🇸 interactuar

🇹🇷 etkileşimde bulunmak

🇰🇷 상호 작용하다

🇸🇦 تفاعل

🇨🇿 interagovat

🇸🇰 interagovať

🇨🇳 互动

🇸🇮 interakcija

🇮🇸 hafa samskipti

🇰🇿 өзара әрекеттесу

🇬🇪 ურთიერთქმედება

🇦🇿 qarşılıqlı əlaqə

🇲🇽 interactuar

Word origin

The word 'interact' originated from the Latin word 'interactio', which means 'reciprocal action or influence'. The term gained popularity in the late 20th century with the rise of computer technology and social media platforms, where the concept of interaction became integral to user experience and engagement.

See also: disinter, disinterring, inter, interim, interject, interlude, interment, interval.