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interference

[ˌɪntərˈfɪərəns]

interference Definition

  • 1the act of getting involved in and trying to influence a situation that should not involve you
  • 2the process of preventing radio or television signals from being received correctly

Using interference: Examples

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

  • Example

    The company accused the government of interference in its affairs.

  • Example

    The radio signal was weak due to interference from other stations.

  • Example

    She complained about her mother-in-law's constant interference in her marriage.

interference Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for interference

Idioms Using interference

  • to take action to help someone achieve a goal by removing obstacles or distractions

    Example

    The manager ran interference for her team, shielding them from unnecessary meetings and paperwork.

  • to interfere with or obstruct something

    Example

    Don't let your personal feelings get in the way of your work.

  • stick one's nose in

    to interfere in someone else's business without being asked

    Example

    I wish my neighbor would stop sticking her nose in my affairs.

Phrases with interference

  • an internal combustion engine in which the piston strikes the valves if they are open at the same time

    Example

    Interference engines require precise timing to avoid damage.

  • the involvement of politicians in decisions that should be made by independent organizations or individuals

    Example

    The opposition party accused the ruling party of political interference in the judiciary.

  • disturbances that affect the normal operation of electronic devices

    Example

    The computer malfunctioned due to electromagnetic interference from nearby equipment.

Origins of interference

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

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Summary: interference in Brief

The term 'interference' [ˌɪntərˈfɪərəns] refers to getting involved in situations that should not involve you, or preventing radio or television signals from being received correctly. Examples include 'The company accused the government of interference in its affairs,' and 'The radio signal was weak due to interference from other stations.' Phrases like 'political interference' and idioms like 'run interference' extend the concept to politics and teamwork.

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