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interpose

UK
/ˌɪntəˈpəʊz/
US
/ˌɪntərˈpoʊz/

Translations

interposeverb
interposed
Past Simple
interposed
Past Participle
interposing
Gerund
UK
/ˌɪntəˈpəʊz/
US
/ˌɪntərˈpoʊz/
She interposed her hand between the two fighting cats to stop them.
Elle interposa sa main entre les deux chats qui se battaient pour les arrêter.
Additional translations
intervenirDans le registre de la conversation ou du débat.
ajouterPour introduire une remarque dans une discussion.
intercalerQuand il s'agit de placer un élément entre deux autres.
s'interposerSurtout pour l'idée d'intervenir ou de s'insérer dans une situation ou une conversation.
Synonyms
meddle
interrupt
intercede
insert
intervene
interject

Definitions

interposeverb
To place or insert between one thing and another.
She interposed her hand between the two fighting cats to stop them.
To intervene or interrupt a conversation or situation.
He interposed with a question during the heated debate.
To introduce a remark in a conversation.
She interposed a witty comment during the discussion.
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