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interfere with the outcome

[ˌɪn.tərˈfɪr wɪð ði ˈaʊt.kʌm]
verb phrase
interferir no resultado
1. to take action that prevents or changes the expected or desired result of something
The referee warned the player not to interfere with the outcome of the match.
O árbitro advertiu o jogador para não interferir no resultado da partida.
2. to meddle in or obstruct a process, decision, or event
External factors should not interfere with the outcome of the experiment.
Fatores externos não devem interferir no resultado do experimento.
Synonyms
meddle withtamper withobstructinfluence improperlyhinderdisrupt
Antonyms
supportfacilitateenableassist

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
interferir no resultado
most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
interferir no resultado
standard usage
Portugal
interferir no resultado
also used as 'entravar o resultado' in formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

throw a wrench in the works
upset the apple cart
rock the boat
gum up the works
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