intrude

American  

[in-trood] / ɪnˈtrud /

verb (used with object)

intruded, intruding

1. to thrust or bring in without invitation, permission, or welcome.

2. Geology.  to thrust or force into.

3. to install (a cleric) in a church contrary to the wishes of its members.

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verb (used without object)

intruded, intruding

1. to thrust oneself without permission or welcome.

   to intrude upon their privacy.

   Synonyms:

   interlope , interfere

intrude British  

/ ɪnˈtruːd /

verb

1. to put forward or interpose (oneself, one's views, something) abruptly or without invitation

2. geology to force or thrust (rock material, esp molten magma) or (of rock material) to be thrust between solid rocks

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Related Words

See trespass.

Other Word Forms

• intruder noun
• intrudingly adverb
• self-intruder noun
• unintruded adjective
• unintruding adjective
• unintrudingly adverb

Etymology

Origin of intrude

First recorded in 1525–35; from Latin intrūdere “to push in,” equivalent to in- in- ² + trūdere “to push”

Example Sentences

During Wen's trial, the court heard he had attempted to intrude on the film's premiere twice, according to Singaporean media.

From BBC

In Wen's trial on Monday, the court heard he had attempted to intrude on the movie premiere twice, Singaporean media reports.

From BBC

Modern observations show that parts of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet -- such as the Thwaites and Pine Island glaciers -- are already retreating rapidly as warm deep water intrudes beneath them.

From Science Daily

I interpret this evasion to mean that Mr. Noseda doesn’t care two hoots about American politics and has no intention of allowing it to intrude on his artistic vision for the NSO.

From The Wall Street Journal

It's the intruding lenses of the cameras and the words rushed out for news websites that give such moments shape and impact.

From BBC

Related Words

• encroach
• infringe
• interfere
• invade
• meddle