transcription, транскрипция: [ ˌin-tə(r)-ˈfir ]
intransitive verb
( -fered ; -fer·ing )
Etymology: Middle English enterferen, from Anglo-French ( s' ) entreferir to strike one another, from entre- inter- + ferir to strike, from Latin ferire — more at bore
Date: 15th century
1. : to interpose in a way that hinders or impedes : come into collision or be in opposition
2. : to strike one foot against the opposite foot or ankle in walking or running — used especially of horses
3. : to enter into or take a part in the concerns of others
4. : to act reciprocally so as to augment, diminish, or otherwise affect one another — used of waves
Synonyms: see interpose
• in·ter·fer·er noun