interfere

• Verb, das das absichtliche Eingreifen in eine Situation bezeichnet, in der jemand unerwünscht oder ungefragt ist, oder das Behindern bzw. Erschweren eines Ablaufs.

A verb used to indicate the act of deliberately becoming involved in a situation where one is not wanted or needed, or to hinder or obstruct a process.

1. Meddle or interveneB2formal

   To involve oneself in a situation without invitation or necessity, often causing disruption.

   Sich einmischen

   • She always interferes in other people's arguments.
   • The government should not interfere with private businesses.
   • He interfered in the conversation without being asked.

   Synonymebutt inencroachinterposeinterveneintrudemeddleobtrudeprytamper

   Antonymeabstaindisregardignoreneglectrespectwithdraw

2. Obstruct or hinderB2formal

   To prevent something from happening or developing in the expected way.

   Behindern

   • The loud noise interfered with my concentration.
   • Bad weather interfered with the flight schedule.
   • His personal problems interfered with his work performance.

   Synonymeblockhamperimpedeobstructthwart

   Antonymeaidassistfacilitatehelppromote