interpose — to interrupt or intervene between two parties or things
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to interrupt or intervene between two parties or things
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɪntərˈpoʊz/
Korean meaning: 중간에 끼어들다, 개입하다
Korean pronunciation: 인터**포**즈
Example Sentences
- When my parents started arguing about pizza toppings, I had to interpose before it escalated to World War III.
- The bodyguard quickly interposed himself between the celebrity and the overeager fan.
- She tried to interpose some humor into the tense meeting, but everyone just stared at her awkwardly.
interpose
VERB//ˌɪntərˈpoʊz//
to interrupt or intervene between two parties or things
A student interposes between two angry classmates to prevent a fight
When they propose and compose, someone must interpose!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'interponere', composed of 'inter' (between) and 'ponere' (to place or put). The word entered English in the 16th century through French influence.
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📝Examples
“When my parents started arguing about pizza toppings, I had to interpose before it escalated to World War III.”
“The bodyguard quickly interposed himself between the celebrity and the overeager fan.”
“She tried to interpose some humor into the tense meeting, but everyone just stared at her awkwardly.”
“The diplomat interposed his good offices to help resolve the conflict.”
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