interfere

3 definitions • 5 examples

to involve yourself in a situation when your involvement is not wanted or is not helpful:

It's their problem and I'm not going to interfere.

I'd never interfere between (US with) a husband and wife.

Interfering in other people's relationships is always a mistake.

to involve yourself in matters connected with other people without being asked or needed:

Interfering in other people’s arguments is always a mistake.

If something or someone interferes with a situation or a process, it spoils it or prevents its progress:

Even a little noise interferes with my concentration.