intrude

intransitive-verb
UK: /ɪnˈtruːd/
US: /ɪnˈtruːd/

  1. To go into a place or situation where you are not wanted or welcome.

    1. Don't intrude in their private conversations it is impolite.
    2. I didn't want to intrude on their grief, so I left quietly, unseen.

  2. To interrupt or bother someone when they are trying to do something.

    1. Sorry to intrude, but can I ask a quick question?
    2. The constant phone calls from salespeople intrude on my workday productivity.

Synonyms

encroach butt in interfere trespass obtrude infringe interrupt
intrude transitive-verb

  1. To force yourself or something upon someone or something else.

    1. The army will not intrude upon civilian affairs.
    2. I hope I’m not intruding my opinions where they aren’t wanted.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "intrude" in English means: To go into a place or situation where you are not wanted or welcome., To interrupt or bother someone when they are trying to do something..

The phonetic transcription of "intrude" is /ɪnˈtruːd/ in British English and /ɪnˈtruːd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "intrude": encroach, butt in, interfere, trespass, obtrude, infringe, interrupt.

Example usage of "intrude": "Don't intrude in their private conversations it is impolite.". More examples on the page.