intrude

[ɪnˈtruːd]

intrude Definition

• 1. to come or go into a place where you are not wanted or are not supposed to be
• 2. to become involved in a situation in a way that is not welcome or invited
• 3. to interrupt someone or something rudely or abruptly

Using intrude: Examples

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

• Example

  I'm sorry to intrude, but I need to speak with you.

• Example

  The company was accused of intruding on people's privacy.

• Example

  I don't want to intrude on your plans for the weekend.

• Example

  He tends to intrude himself into other people's conversations.

• Example

  The loud noise from the construction site intruded upon our peaceful afternoon.

intrude Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for intrude

• trespass
• invade
• encroach
• interlope
• meddle

Antonyms for intrude

• withdraw
• retreat

Phrases with intrude

• intrude on/upon something

  to disturb or interrupt someone or something

  Example

  I didn't mean to intrude on your conversation.

• intrude into something

  to become involved in a situation in a way that is not welcome or invited

  Example

  I don't want to intrude into your personal life.

• intrude oneself into something

  to involve oneself in something without being asked or wanted

  Example

  He always tries to intrude himself into our conversations.

Origins of intrude

from Latin 'intrudere', meaning 'to thrust in'

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Summary: intrude in Brief

The verb 'intrude' [ɪnˈtruːd] means to enter a place or situation where one is not welcome or invited, to become involved in a situation in an unwelcome or uninvited manner, or to interrupt someone or something rudely or abruptly. It can be used in phrases like 'intrude on/upon something' and 'intrude into something,' and has informal equivalents like 'butt in' and 'nose in.'