Definition of interpose
interposed
;interposing
transitive verb
1a : to place in an intervening positionb : to put (oneself) between : intrude
2 : to put forth by way of interference or intervention
3 : to introduce or throw in between the parts of a conversation or argument
intransitive verb
1 : to be or come between
2 : to step in between parties at variance : intervene
3 : interrupt
interposer
nounFrom the M-W Editors
Examples of interpose in a Sentence
The new system has interposed a bureaucratic barrier between doctors and patients.
He tried to interpose himself between the people who were fighting.
Please allow me to interpose a brief observation.
Origin and Etymology of interpose
Middle French interposer, from Latin interponere (perfect indicative interposui), from inter- + ponere to put — more at position
First Known Use: 1582
Synonym Discussion of interpose
synonyms see in addition introduce
INTERPOSE Defined for English Language Learners
interpose
playDefinition of interpose for English Language Learners
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: to place (someone or something) between two or more things or people
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: to interrupt a conversation with (a comment)
INTERPOSE Defined for Kids
interpose
playDefinition of interpose for Students
interposed
;interposing
1 : to put between two or more things He interposed himself between the fighting boys.
2 : to introduce between parts of a conversation May I interpose a question?
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