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Interlope: meaning, definitions and examples

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interlope

 

[ ˌɪntərˈloʊp ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

illegal activity

To intrude or interfere in someone else's business or affairs, especially for personal gain, in a way that is not welcome or authorized.

Synonyms

interfere, intrude, meddle

Examples of usage

  • He was accused of interloping in the company's finances.
  • The neighbor was interloping in their family matters.
Context #2 | Noun

business

A person who intrudes or interferes in others' business or affairs, especially for personal gain, in a way that is not welcome or authorized.

Synonyms

interferer, intruder, meddler

Examples of usage

  • She was labeled as an interlope for trying to take over the company.
  • The interlope was caught red-handed meddling in the negotiations.

Translations

Translations of the word "interlope" in other languages:

🇵🇹 intrometer-se

🇮🇳 हस्तक्षेप करना

🇩🇪 sich einmischen

🇮🇩 mengganggu

🇺🇦 втручатися

🇵🇱 wtrącać się

🇯🇵 干渉する

🇫🇷 s'immiscer

🇪🇸 entrometerse

🇹🇷 karışmak

🇰🇷 간섭하다

🇸🇦 تدخل

🇨🇿 vměšovat se

🇸🇰 zasahovať

🇨🇳 干涉

🇸🇮 vmešavati se

🇮🇸 skipta sér af

🇰🇿 араласу

🇬🇪 ჩარევა

🇦🇿 qarışmaq

🇲🇽 entrometerse

Etymology

The word 'interlope' originated in the late 17th century from the combination of 'inter-' (between) and 'lope' (leap). It was initially used to describe someone who leaps between boundaries or interferes in others' affairs. The term gained negative connotations due to its association with illegal or unauthorized activities. Over time, 'interlope' has become a commonly used word to refer to individuals who intrude or meddle in others' business.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,024, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.