interferes
word · lemma: interfere
Definition
To get involved in a situation where you are not wanted or needed, often causing problems or stopping something from happening smoothly.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used for negative, unwanted involvement. Often followed by 'with' or 'in'. More formal than 'mess with'. Don't confuse with 'interrupt' (temporarily stop).
Spanish: interfierePortuguese (BR): interferePortuguese (PT): interfereChinese (Simplified): 干涉 - 干扰Chinese (Traditional): 干涉 - 干擾Hindi: हस्तक्षेप करता हैArabic: يتدخلBengali: হস্তক্ষেপ করে - বাধা দেয়Russian: вмешиваетсяJapanese: 干渉するVietnamese: can thiệpKorean: 간섭하다Turkish: müdahale ederUrdu: مداخلت کرتا ہےIndonesian: mengganggu - ikut campur
Example Sentences
He always interferes with my work.
basic
The noise interferes with my sleep.
basic
She interferes in her friends' personal lives.
basic
Bad weather often interferes with flights.
natural
Can you please not interfere while I'm on a call?
natural
He means well, but sometimes he interferes too much.
natural