interact

[in-ter-akt]

verb (used without object)

1. to act one upon another.

   A person's microbiome and immune system may interact in ways that promote inflammation.

2. to communicate, work, or participate in an activity with someone or something: a user interacting with a computer program.

   a boss who seldom interacts with employees;

   a user interacting with a computer program.

interact

/ ˌɪntərˈækt /

verb

1. (intr) to act on or in close relation with each other

Word History and Origins

Origin of interact¹

First recorded in 1740–50; inter- + act

Example Sentences

They will have to ask about the housing circumstances of those they interact with and provide support, or refer them, to their local authority.

From BBC

“We always want to interact with our fans, so every time we go on the stage, we always ask, ‘Can we go down into the crowd?’”

From Los Angeles Times

It’s the kind of setting where you can interact with the chef, watch each piece of nigiri come together, and savor the craft up close.

From Salon

Charachter.AI is a roleplay chatbot platform where people can create and interact with digital characters that mimic real and fictional people.

From Los Angeles Times

Character.AI is a platform where people can create and interact with digital characters that mimic real and fictional people.

From Los Angeles Times

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