intrude
[ in-trood ]
/ ɪnˈtrud /
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verb (used with object), in·trud·ed, in·trud·ing.
to thrust or bring in without invitation, permission, or welcome.
Geology. to thrust or force into.
to install (a cleric) in a church contrary to the wishes of its members.
verb (used without object), in·trud·ed, in·trud·ing.
to thrust oneself without permission or welcome: to intrude upon their privacy.
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Origin of intrude
First recorded in 1525–35; from Latin intrūdere “to push in,” equivalent to in-in-2 + trūdere “to push”
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4. See trespass.
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British Dictionary definitions for intrude
intrude
/ (ɪnˈtruːd) /
verb
(often foll by into, on, or upon) to put forward or interpose (oneself, one's views, something) abruptly or without invitation
geology to force or thrust (rock material, esp molten magma) or (of rock material) to be thrust between solid rocks
Derived forms of intrude
intrudingly, adverbWord Origin for intrude
C16: from Latin intrūdere to thrust in, from in- ² + trūdere to thrust
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