Interfere with
verb
To stop or slow down a progress, action or process.
His injury interfered with his ability to play the game well
Often appears as...
- interfere with progress
- interfere with plans
verb
To get involved in a situation where you are not wanted or not needed.
I don't want to interfere with their relationship
Often appears as...
- interfere with relationships
- interfere with politics
Usage tips
Disapproving
verb
To change or disrupt so as to prevent normal operation or behavior.
The storm interfered with our satellite signal
Often appears as...
- interfere with signal
- interfere with communication
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To stop or slow down a progress, action or process.
His injury interfered with his ability to play the game well
Often appears as...
- interfere with progress
- interfere with plans
verb
To get involved in a situation where you are not wanted or not needed.
I don't want to interfere with their relationship
Often appears as...
- interfere with relationships
- interfere with politics
Usage tips
Disapproving
verb
To change or disrupt so as to prevent normal operation or behavior.
The storm interfered with our satellite signal
Often appears as...
- interfere with signal
- interfere with communication
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Progress Impediment
Used when someone or something actively causes delays in a process or activity.
The unexpected audit interfered with our project timeline.
Pro Tip 2/3Prefix Nuance
'Interfere with' implies opposition, while 'interfere in' suggests unwanted involvement.
Please do not interfere with the negotiation process.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Connotation
Often implies that the interference is unwelcome or harmful.
Loud noise interfered with my concentration.
Pro Tip 1/3Progress Impediment
Used when someone or something actively causes delays in a process or activity.
The unexpected audit interfered with our project timeline.
Pro Tip 2/3Prefix Nuance
'Interfere with' implies opposition, while 'interfere in' suggests unwanted involvement.
Please do not interfere with the negotiation process.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Connotation
Often implies that the interference is unwelcome or harmful.
Loud noise interfered with my concentration.
Pro Tip 1/3Progress Impediment
Used when someone or something actively causes delays in a process or activity.
The unexpected audit interfered with our project timeline.
Pro Tip 2/3Prefix Nuance
'Interfere with' implies opposition, while 'interfere in' suggests unwanted involvement.
Please do not interfere with the negotiation process.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Connotation
Often implies that the interference is unwelcome or harmful.
Loud noise interfered with my concentration.
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