CEFR B2

interfere

verb

Meaning

To get involved in a situation or activity in a way that is unwelcome or unhelpful.

Examples

He tried to interfere in the argument between his parents.
The government cannot interfere in the affairs of private companies.

Synonyms: meddle, intrude, obstruct, impede, disrupt

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interfere (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˌɪntərˈfɪər/

Definition

To get involved in a situation or activity in a way that is unwelcome or unhelpful.

Examples

He tried to interfere in the argument between his parents.
The government cannot interfere in the affairs of private companies.
She warned him not to interfere with the evidence.

How to Use interfere

interfere with (prepositional phrase): To get involved in a situation or activity in a way that is unwelcome or unhelpful, often causing a problem or obstruction. — "The police asked the public not to interfere with the crime scene."
interfere in (prepositional phrase): To get involved in a situation or activity that does not concern you, especially to try to influence it. — "She was always interfering in her neighbors' arguments."

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