Definitions

1. verb

to force one’s way or presence into someone’s notice or attention

“The noise from the construction site began to preobtrude on the peaceful afternoon.”

2. verb (archaic or rare)

to obtrude before or into the notice or attention of

“The king’s advisors tried to preobtrude the news of the impending war to the monarch.”

3. noun

an obtrusion, especially of a person’s presence or influence

“The celebrity’s preobtrusion into the quiet town caused quite a stir.”