Definitions

1. verb

to intervene or come between two or more people or things in order to obstruct or hinder their action or progress

“The police had to interfere in the argument to prevent it from turning violent.”

2. verb

to come between or meddle with something, especially in a way that is not wanted or is considered to be an unwanted intrusion

“The neighbors were trying to interfere with the couple’s private party.”

3. verb

to make something go wrong or to cause a problem

“The new policy would interfere with the company’s profits.”

4. noun

the act of intervening or coming between two or more people or things

“The interference from the other team caused us to lose the game.”

5. noun

an act of intervening or coming between two or more people or things

“The referee’s interference was not justified.”