intrude

2 definitions • 4 examples

to go into a place or situation in which you are not wanted or not expected to be:

I didn't realize your husband was here, Dr Jones - I hope I'm not intruding.

Newspaper editors are being urged not to intrude on/into the grief of the families of missing servicemen.

to go into a place or be involved in a situation where you are not wanted or do not belong:

Sorry to intrude, but I wanted to insure that this got to your attention.

Students who live in a dorm regard any curfew as intruding on their rights.