v.
Pronunciation: in- ' trüd
Function: verb
Inflected Form: in · trud · ed ; in · trud · ing
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin intrudere to thrust in, from in- + trudere to thrust ― more at THREAT
Date: 15th century
intransitive verb
1 : to thrust oneself in without invitation, permission, or welcome
2 : to enter as a geological intrusion
transitive verb
1 : to thrust or force in or upon someone or something especially without permission, welcome, or fitness < intruded himself into their lives>
2 : to cause to enter as if by force
– in · trud · er noun