INTERFERE


Meaning of INTERFERE in English

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

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