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

Having shown strong early results, the researchers are now focused on understanding how light and heat interact in the process and on testing other materials that might enhance the treatment.

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By revealing how mutations arise and are shaped by selection within sperm, the researchers hope to refine reproductive risk assessments and better understand how genetics, lifestyle, and environment interact across generations.

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"Neutral hydrogen plays a crucial role in the formation of stars, making this finding fundamental to understanding how galaxies interact and evolve, particularly in dense environments," Professor Bekki said.

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The researchers now aim to explore causal mechanisms more deeply through long-term, randomized and genetic trials with a focus on how sugar and its substitutes interact with the gut microbiome and influence liver disease.

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In their study, published on October 9 in Science, the team combined chemical screening with biological testing to identify compounds that stop RAS and PI3K from interacting, while leaving normal cell activity intact.

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