B2verbrelationshipspolitics
US/ˌɪn.tərˈfɪr/
UK/ˌɪn.təˈfɪə/
to get involved in something that is not your business; to stop something from working or happening well
In context
My mother-in-law always interferes in how we raise our children.
Don't let your part-time job interfere with your studies.
Using your phone near the equipment can interfere with the signal.
Words that go with interfere
verb + preposition
- interfere withLoud music can interfere with your sleep.
- interfere inCountries should not interfere in each other's elections.
- interfere with sleepScreens before bed can interfere with sleep.
adverb + verb
- seriously interfereThe noise from the building site seriously interferes with our work.
- directly interfereThe manager never directly interferes in team decisions.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
Don't interfere my life.Correct: Don't interfere in my life.