Interfere with Meaning in English
expression
ˌɪnɝˈfɪɹ/, /ˌɪntɝˈfɪɹ/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ
in-er-FEER with
ˌɪntəfˈiə/ /wˈɪð
in-tuh-FEER with
Definition
To get involved in a way that prevents something from working well or makes it more difficult for something to happen.
Usage & Nuances
Usually refers to negative or unwanted involvement. Common with processes, plans, and physical actions ('interfere with plans,' 'interfere with equipment'). Not typically used for positive help. Often more formal than 'mess with' or 'get in the way of.'
Spanish: interferir con - entorpecerPortuguese (BR): interferir em - atrapalharPortuguese (PT): interferir em - atrapalharChinese (Simplified): 干扰Chinese (Traditional): 幹擾Hindi: में हस्तक्षेप करनाArabic: يتدخل فيBengali: হস্তক্ষেপ করা - বাধা দেওয়াRussian: вмешиваться - препятствоватьJapanese: 妨げる - 邪魔をするVietnamese: can thiệp vào - gây trở ngạiKorean: 방해하다 - 간섭하다Turkish: müdahale etmek - engel olmakUrdu: مداخلت کرنا - خلل ڈالناIndonesian: mengganggu - mencampuri
Example Sentences
Noise can interfere with your concentration.
basic
Do not interfere with the machine when it is running.
basic
Taking medicine may interfere with your sleep.
basic
Please don't interfere with my work—I'll finish it soon.
natural
Her parents often interfere with her decisions, which annoys her.
natural
I told him not to interfere with the experiment, but he did anyway.
natural