Main Entry: in·trude

Pronunciation: \in-ˈtrüd\

Function: verb

Inflected Form(s): in·trud·ed; in·trud·ing

Etymology: Middle English, from Latin intrudere to thrust in, from in- + trudere to thrust — more at threat

Date: 15th century

intransitive verb 1 : to thrust oneself in without invitation, permission, or welcome
2 : to enter as a geological intrusiontransitive verb 1 : to thrust or force in or upon someone or something especially without permission, welcome, or fitness <intruded himself into their lives>
2 : to cause to enter as if by force

— in·trud·er noun