intrude



intrude into something

to get involved in something that is someone else's business. I don't want to intrude into your affairs, but I see that you're short of money. Please don't intrude into this matter.
See also: intrude

intrude oneself into something

to work oneself into some matter that is someone else's business. I hate to intrude myself into your conversation, but don't I know you? Please do not intrude yourself into this matter.
See also: intrude

intrude (up)on someone or something

to encroach on someone or something or matters that concern only someone or something. (Upon is formal and less commonly used than on.) I didn't mean to intrude upon you. Please don't intrude on our meeting. Please wait outside.
See also: intrude, on

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Stribog-Slavic Mythology
ÉMiliee-mee-LEEFrench
Perig-Breton
CalebKAY-ləb (English)English, Biblical
BertramBUR-trəm (English), BER-trahm (German)English, German, Ancient Germanic
TreyTRAYEnglish