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interference

[/ˌɪntərˈfɪrəns/]
nounfemininepl: interferences / interferências
interferência
1. The action of interfering or the process of being interfered with; unwanted involvement in something
The manager's constant interference in the project slowed down progress.
A constante interferência do gerente no projeto desacelerou o progresso.
2. In physics and engineering, the combination of two or more waves resulting in a new wave pattern
Light interference creates colorful patterns in soap bubbles.
A interferência de luz cria padrões coloridos em bolhas de sabão.
3. In telecommunications, unwanted signals that disrupt or distort communication
Radio interference affected the broadcast quality.
A interferência de rádio afetou a qualidade da transmissão.
4. In sports, illegal obstruction or blocking of an opponent
The player was penalized for interference with the receiver.
O jogador foi penalizado por interferência com o receptor.
NYC Slang
beef / getting in someone's business
Synonyms
intrusionmeddlinginterruptionobstructiondisturbanceencroachment
Antonyms
non-interferenceabstentionnon-involvementneutrality

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
interferência
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
interferência
No significant regional variation
São Paulo
interferência
No significant regional variation
Portugal
interferência
Standard usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

without interference
free from interference
minimal interference
unwarranted interference
state non-interference doctrine
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