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B1verbsocietytechnology

US/ˌɪn.tərˈækt/
UK/ˌɪn.təˈrækt/

to communicate with, work with or affect each other

In context

  • Children learn social skills by interacting with other kids at school.

  • The best teachers interact with students instead of just reading from slides.

  • Some medicines interact badly when you take them together.

Words that go with interact

verb + preposition

  • interact withThe app lets users interact with each other in real time.

verb + adverb

  • interact directlyCustomers can interact directly with the designers online.
  • interact sociallyOlder people who interact socially tend to stay healthier.
  • interact effectivelyGood managers know how to interact effectively with every team member.
  • interact onlineTeenagers now interact online more than face to face.
  • interact freelyAt the festival, visitors can interact freely with the artists.

Common mistakes

  • Incorrect: Students can interactive with the teacher during the lesson.

    Correct: Students can interact with the teacher during the lesson.