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interfere

 

[ ˌɪntərˈfɪər ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

in a situation

To intervene in a situation or process, often in a negative way, by becoming involved in something that is not one's concern.

Synonyms

intervene, intrude, meddle, obstruct

Examples of usage

  • He warned them not to interfere in the affairs of other countries.
  • She didn't want anyone to interfere with her plans.
  • The new manager decided to interfere with the current project, causing delays.
Context #2 | Verb

with electronic signals

To cause disruption or disturbance in the reception of electronic signals, such as radio or television.

Synonyms

disrupt, disturb, obstruct

Examples of usage

  • The storm interfered with the TV signal.
  • He couldn't hear the radio properly because something was interfering with the reception.

Translations

Translations of the word "interfere" in other languages:

🇵🇹 interferir

🇮🇳 हस्तक्षेप करना

🇩🇪 einmischen

🇮🇩 mengganggu

🇺🇦 втручатися

🇵🇱 ingerować

🇯🇵 干渉する (かんしょうする)

🇫🇷 interférer

🇪🇸 interferir

🇹🇷 müdahale etmek

🇰🇷 간섭하다

🇸🇦 تدخل

🇨🇿 zasahovat

🇸🇰 zasahovať

🇨🇳 干涉 (gānshè)

🇸🇮 vmešavati se

🇮🇸 trufla

🇰🇿 араласу

🇬🇪 ჩარევა

🇦🇿 qarışmaq

🇲🇽 interferir

Etymology

The word 'interfere' originated from the Latin word 'interferre', which means 'to strike against, to dash'. Over the centuries, the meaning evolved to refer to getting involved in matters that one should not. The word has been used in English since the 15th century.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,054, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.