interference

word

/ˌɪnɝˈfɪɹəns/
in-ur-FEER-uhns
/ˌɪntəfˈiəɹəns/
in-tuh-FEER-uhns

Definition

Interference is the act of getting involved in a situation where you are not wanted, or something that blocks or disturbs a process, such as a signal or progress.

Usage & Nuances

'Interference' is formal and often used in technical, legal, or sports contexts. Common collocations are 'radio interference', 'government interference', and 'interference with'. Do not confuse with 'intervention' (which can be positive help) or 'disturbance' (more general physical disruption).

Spanish: interferenciaPortuguese (BR): interferênciaPortuguese (PT): interferênciaChinese (Simplified): 干扰Chinese (Traditional): 幹擾Hindi: हस्तक्षेपArabic: تَدَخُّلBengali: হস্তক্ষেপ - বাধাRussian: вмешательство - помехаJapanese: 干渉 - 妨害Vietnamese: sự can thiệp - nhiễuKorean: 간섭 - 방해Turkish: müdahale - parazitUrdu: مداخلت - خللIndonesian: gangguan - interferensi

Example Sentences

There was a lot of interference on the radio last night.

basic

Please do not cause any interference with the experiment.

basic

Strong interference made the TV screen blurry.

basic

Too much government interference can slow down progress.

natural

The players argued that the referee missed a clear case of interference.

natural

Sorry about the interference—my phone keeps picking up weird signals.

natural