interpose
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in·ter·pose
(ĭn′tər-pōz′)v. in·ter·posed, in·ter·pos·ing, in·ter·pos·es
v.tr.
1.
a. To insert or introduce between parts: The ice interposes a barrier between the harbor and the islands.
b. To place (oneself) between others or things.
2. To introduce or interject (a comment, for example) during discourse or a conversation. See Synonyms at introduce.
3. To exert (influence or authority) in order to interfere or intervene: interpose one's veto.
v.intr.
1. To come between things; assume an intervening position.
2. To come between the parties in a dispute; intervene.
3. To insert a remark, question, or argument.
[French, from Old French interposer, to intervene, alteration (influenced by poser, to put, place) of Latin interpōnere, to put between : inter-, inter- + pōnere, to put; see apo- in Indo-European roots.]
in′ter·pos′al n.
in′ter·pos′er n.
in′ter·po·si′tion (-pə-zĭsh′ən) n.
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interpose
(ˌɪntəˈpəʊz)vb
1. to put or place between or among other things
2. to introduce (comments, questions, etc) into a speech or conversation; interject
3. to exert or use power, influence, or action in order to alter or intervene in (a situation)
[C16: from Old French interposer, from Latin interpōnere, from inter- + pōnere to put]
ˌinterˈposable adj
ˌinterˈposal n
ˌinterˈposer n
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in•ter•pose
(ˌɪn tərˈpoʊz)v. -posed, -pos•ing. v.t.
1. to place between; cause to intervene: to interpose an opaque body between a light and the eye.
2. to put in (a remark, question, etc.) in the midst of a conversation or discourse.
3. to bring (influence, action, etc.) to bear between parties or on behalf of a party.
v.i. 4. to come between other things; assume an intervening position or relation.
5. to step in between parties at variance; mediate.
6. to put in or make a remark by way of interruption.
[1590–1600; < Middle French interposer]
in`ter•pos′a•ble, adj.
in`ter•pos′al, n.
in`ter•pos′er, n.
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interpose
Past participle: interposed
Gerund: interposing
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| Verb | 1. | interpose - be or come between; "An interposing thicket blocked their way" |
| 2. | interpose - introduce; "God interposed death" introduce - bring in or establish in a new place or environment; "introduce a rule"; "introduce exotic fruits" | |
| 3. | interpose - to insert between other elements; "She interjected clever remarks" | |
| 4. | interpose - get involved, so as to alter or hinder an action, or through force or threat of force; "Why did the U.S. not intervene earlier in WW II?" interact - act together or towards others or with others; "He should interact more with his colleagues" meddle, tamper - intrude in other people's affairs or business; interfere unwantedly; "Don't meddle in my affairs!" interlope - encroach on the rights of others, as in trading without a proper license |
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interpose
verb
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Translations
interpose
[ˌɪntəˈpəʊz] VT1. (= insert) → interponer
she tried to interpose herself between them → trató de interponerse entre ellos
she tried to interpose herself between them → trató de interponerse entre ellos
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interpose
vt
vi (= intervene) → eingreifen
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