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interfere

[/ɪntərˈfɪr/]
verb
interferir
1. to involve oneself in a matter without being asked or wanted; to meddle
Don't interfere in their personal affairs.
Não interfira nos assuntos pessoais deles.
2. to clash or conflict with something
The noise interferes with my concentration.
O barulho interfere na minha concentração.
3. to obstruct or hinder progress
Bad weather interfered with the construction project.
O mau tempo interferiu no projeto de construção.
4. in physics, to combine waves so they affect each other
The sound waves interfere with each other.
As ondas sonoras interferem uma com a outra.
NYC Slang
butt in
Synonyms
meddleintrudeinterveneobstructhinder
Antonyms
assistaidhelpsupport

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
interferir
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
interferir
standard usage
São Paulo
interferir
standard usage
Portugal
interferir
standard usage, may also use 'intrometer-se'

Related Idioms & Phrases

interfere with someone's plans
interfere in someone's business
don't interfere
radio interference
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