Intrude into Meaning in English

expression

US

ˌɪnˈtɹud/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə

in-TROOD IN-too

UK

ɪntɹˈuːd/ /ˈɪntʊ

in-TROOD IN-tuh

Definition

To go into a place or situation where you are not wanted or allowed, or to interfere in something that is not your business.

Usage & Nuances

'Intrude into' is slightly formal and often carries a negative sense. Common collocations: 'intrude into someone’s privacy', 'intrude into a meeting'. Use for physical or figurative intrusion; informal alternatives are 'butt in' or 'cut in' for conversations.

• Spanish: irrumpir en - entrometerse en
• Portuguese (BR): invadir - intrometer-se em
• Portuguese (PT): invadir - intrometer-se em
• Chinese (Simplified): 闯入 - 干涉
• Chinese (Traditional): 闖入 - 干涉
• Hindi: में घुसपैठ करना - में दखल देना
• Arabic: يتطفل على - يتدخل في
• Bengali: অনধিকার প্রবেশ করা - হস্তক্ষেপ করা
• Russian: вторгаться в - вмешиваться в
• Japanese: 立ち入る - 侵入する
• Vietnamese: xâm nhập vào - xen vào
• Korean: 침입하다 - 간섭하다
• Turkish: izinsiz girmek - karışmak
• Urdu: میں مداخلت کرنا - میں دخل دینا
• Indonesian: masuk ke - ikut campur ke

Example Sentences

Please don’t intrude into my personal space.

basic

Neighbors should not intrude into your family matters.

basic

Reporters tried to intrude into the scene of the accident.

basic

I don’t want to intrude into your life, so let me know if I’m overstepping.

natural

Sorry, I didn’t mean to intrude into your conversation earlier.

natural

Sometimes work can intrude into your personal time if you’re not careful.

natural