in
ter
fere
Third Person
interferes
Present Participle
interfering
Past Tense
interfered
Past Participle
interfered
1
to disrupt the normal continuation or proper execution of a process or activity
transitive
- The sudden rainstorm threatened to interfere with the outdoor wedding ceremony.
- Electromagnetic signals from nearby devices can interfere with the performance of electronic equipment.
- Heavy traffic can interfere with the timely arrival of deliveries.
- Political unrest in the region has the potential to interfere with international trade and commerce.
2
to take part or get involved in something when it is not necessary or without invitation, in a way that is annoying to others
transitive
- As a neutral party, the mediator refrained from trying to interfere in the personal matters of the disputing parties.
- Parents were advised not to interfere excessively in their children's extracurricular activities.
- The government pledged not to interfere in the internal affairs of other nations.
- The committee agreed not to interfere with the decision-making process of individual members.
- The coach reminded the spectators not to interfere with the game by entering the field.