interfere with

phrasal-verb
UK: /ˌɪntəˈfɪə wɪð/
US: /ˌɪntərˈfɪr wɪθ/

  1. To prevent something from being done easily or successfully.

    1. Don't interfere with me when I'm busy.
    2. The loud music may interfere with my ability to concentrate on studying effectively.

  2. To touch or handle something without permission or when asked not to.

    1. Please do not interfere with the equipment.
    2. The sign clearly stated not to interfere with the exhibit, but some visitors ignored it.

  3. To involve yourself in something that is not your concern.

    1. I don't want to interfere with their plans.
    2. It's usually best not to interfere with other people's personal relationships unless asked for help.

Synonyms

hinder disrupt obstruct tamper meddle intervene

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "interfere with" in English means: To prevent something from being done easily or successfully., To touch or handle something without permission or when asked not to., To involve yourself in something that is not your concern..

The phonetic transcription of "interfere with" is /ˌɪntəˈfɪə wɪð/ in British English and /ˌɪntərˈfɪr wɪθ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "interfere with": hinder, disrupt, obstruct, tamper, meddle, intervene.

Example usage of "interfere with": "Don't interfere with me when I'm busy.". More examples on the page.