interfere

B2
Pronunciation
/ˌɪntəˈfɪə/
/ˌɪntɚˈfɪɹ/
Verb
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

To get involved or involve oneself, causing disturbance.

Example Sentences
  • I always try not to interfere with other people’s personal affairs.
2 Definition

(of waves) To be correlated with each other when overlapped or superposed.

Example Sentences
  • Correlated waves interfere to produce interesting patterns, while uncorrelated waves overlap without interfering.
3 Definition

(mostly of horses) To strike one foot against the opposite foot or ankle in using the legs.

4 Definition

(followed by "with") To sexually molest, especially of a child.

Example Sentences
  • The investigation found the boys had been interfered with.