interfere

[ˌɪntərˈfɪə(r)]

interfere Definition

  • 1to involve yourself in a situation when your involvement is not wanted or is not helpful
  • 2to prevent something from happening or someone from doing something, especially by getting involved in their plans or activities

Using interfere: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "interfere" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I don't want to interfere, but have you considered talking to her?

  • Example

    Please don't interfere with my work.

  • Example

    The government should not interfere in people's personal lives.

  • Example

    He always interferes in his children's decisions.

  • Example

    The noise is interfering with my concentration.

interfere Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for interfere

Idioms Using interfere

  • to try to change or control natural processes, often with negative consequences

    Example

    We should not interfere with nature, as it can have unpredictable outcomes.

  • let someone/something alone

    to stop interfering with someone or something

    Example

    I wish my boss would let me alone and let me do my job.

  • mind your own business

    to not interfere in other people's affairs

    Example

    I wish he would just mind his own business and leave us alone.

Phrases with interfere

  • to prevent something from happening or functioning properly

    Example

    The bad weather interfered with our travel plans.

  • to become involved in a situation when your involvement is not wanted or is not helpful

    Example

    I wish he wouldn't interfere in our family matters.

  • to become involved in a situation to help or support someone

    Example

    The organization decided to interfere on behalf of the refugees.

Origins of interfere

from Latin 'interferre', meaning 'to strike against'

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Summary: interfere in Brief

The verb 'interfere' [ˌɪntərˈfɪə(r)] means to involve oneself in a situation where one's involvement is unwanted or unhelpful, or to prevent something from happening. It can be used in phrases like 'interfere with' and 'interfere in,' and idioms like 'mind your own business.'

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