Interpose

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˌɪn.təˈpəʊz/
• US IPA: /ˌɪn.tɚˈpoÊŠz/
• Rhymes: -əʊz

Origin

From Middle French interposer, modification (influenced by poser to put, place), from Latin interpōnō, from inter ("between") + pōnō ("I place, put").

Full definition of interpose

Verb

1. (transitive) To insert something (or oneself) between other things.to interpose a screen between the eye and the light
• CowperMountains interposed
  Make enemies of nations.
• ShakespeareWhat watchful cares do interpose themselves
  Betwixt your eyes and night?
2. (transitive) To interrupt a conversation by introducing a different subject or making a comment.
3. (intransitive) To be inserted between parts or things; to come between.
• Cowperlong hid by interposing hill or wood.
4. (intransitive) To intervene in a dispute, or in a conversation.

Synonyms

• (To insert something (or oneself) between other things) insert
• (To interrupt a conversation by introducing a different subject or making a comment) interrupt

Anagrams

• entropies