interact

[ in-ter-akt ]

verb (used without object)

1. to act one upon another:

   A person's microbiome and immune system may interact in ways that promote inflammation.

2. to communicate, work, or participate in an activity with someone or something: a user interacting with a computer program.

   a boss who seldom interacts with employees;

   a user interacting with a computer program.

interact

/ ˌɪntərˈækt /

verb

1. intr to act on or in close relation with each other

Word History and Origins

Origin of interact¹

First recorded in 1740–50; inter- + act

Example Sentences

According to a CBC interview with Henry, the teen did not have any contact with birds but did interact with a variety of other animals — including a dog, cats and reptiles — in the days before becoming ill.

From Los Angeles Times

Singers and musicians will regularly drop in on Saturdays and interact with the film in real time.

From Los Angeles Times

Reese said that the company works with educational consultants and that there are ways for families and children to interact with “CoComelon” beyond screen time, such as through books and live tours.

From Los Angeles Times

I don’t like a lot of how we’re forced to interact with clothing.

From Los Angeles Times

Another said he found it difficult to interact with his wife and children because of the child abuse he had witnessed.

From BBC

Related Words

• collaborate
• combine
• connect
• cooperate
• merge
• mesh
• reach out
• relate