ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈpeˌlāt, usu -ād.+V; ə̇n.ˈtərpəˌ-, -tə̄p-, -təip-, usu -ād.+V transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Latin interpellatus, past participle of interpellare, from inter- + -pellare (from pellere to drive, beat, push) — more at felt
1. obsolete : interrupt
2. : to question formally about a governmental policy or decision