Entry Word: interpose

Function: verb

Meaning: 1 to act as a go-between for opposing sides <an elder statesman who interposed a number of times in international conflicts> — see intervene
2 to cause a disruption in a conversation or discussion <I hate to interpose, but could you tell me what you meant by that last remark> — see interrupt
3 to put among or between others <a solid line of police in riot gear interposed itself between the trade ministers and the crowd of protesters> — see insert