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 intrude intrude /ˌɪnˈtruːd/

verb

  1. () Enter uninvited  ( irrupt , intrude )
    enter uninvited
     They intruded on our dinner party
    They intruded on our dinner party
     She irrupted into our sitting room
    She irrupted into our sitting room
  2. () Enter unlawfully on someone's property  ( intrude , trespass )
    enter unlawfully on someone's property
     Don't trespass on my land!
    Don't trespass on my land!
  3. Thrust oneself in as if by force  ( intrude , obtrude )
    thrust oneself in as if by force
     The colors don't intrude on the viewer
    The colors don't intrude on the viewer
  4. Search or inquire in a meddlesome way  ( horn in , intrude , nose , poke , pry )
    search or inquire in a meddlesome way
     This guy is always nosing around the office
    This guy is always nosing around the office