interference
The act of taking part in another person’s life or business when they do not want your help or opinion.
The act of getting involved in someone else’s situation, activity, or decisions in a way that is not wanted or not appropriate.
Something that makes it hard for a process or activity to work well or continue normally.
An action, influence, or condition that slows down, blocks, or makes it more difficult for a process, system, or activity to work normally or effectively.
Extra noise or signals that make a radio, phone, or other device work badly or sound unclear.
Unwanted electrical or electromagnetic energy that disturbs or weakens a radio, television, or other electronic signal.
In science, what happens when two waves meet and join, making some places bigger or smaller than before.
In physics, the effect that occurs when two or more waves overlap, producing a new wave pattern with regions of stronger and weaker intensity.
In some sports, a foul where a player stops another player from making a fair play.
In sports such as American football, ice hockey, or baseball, an illegal action in which a player unfairly blocks, contacts, or otherwise prevents an opponent from making a play.
In genetics, an effect where one crossover on a chromosome makes another crossover nearby more or less likely.
In genetics, the phenomenon in which the occurrence of a crossover event in one region of a chromosome alters the likelihood that another crossover will occur nearby.
- Base: interference
- Plural: interference, interferences
goaltender interference
1illegally blocking a hockey goalie
In ice hockey, a foul where a player illegally touches or blocks the goalie so the goalie cannot do their job.
- The goal was waved off because of goaltender interference.
- They challenged the call, arguing there was no goaltender interference.
- Goaltender interference is often a tough call for the officials.
interference pattern
1pattern created by wave interference
The pattern of bright and dark or loud and quiet areas that appears when waves meet and join.
- We observed a clear interference pattern on the screen.
- The lab exercise demonstrates how an interference pattern forms in water waves.
- Different slit spacings produce different interference patterns.
outside interference
1interference from external parties
Interference that comes from people or groups that are not directly involved in the situation.
- The conflict needs to be solved locally, without outside interference.
- They complained about outside interference in the company’s internal affairs.
- Our decisions are made independently, free from outside interference.
pass interference
1illegal contact on a receiver
In American football, a foul where a player illegally stops another player from catching a pass.
- The team lost valuable yards on a pass interference call.
- Fans were angry because they thought it was obvious pass interference.
- The coach teaches defenders how to avoid pass interference.
radio interference
1unwanted disturbance of radio signals
Extra signals or noise that make a radio sound unclear or noisy.
- We had a lot of radio interference during the broadcast.
- Lightning can cause strong radio interference.
- The airport equipment is designed to limit radio interference.
undue interference
1excessive or inappropriate interference
Interference that is too strong or not fair, and not acceptable in that situation.
- The report criticized the minister for undue interference in police work.
- The central bank must be free from undue interference by politicians.
- Teachers should guide students but avoid undue interference in their personal choices.
without interference
1with no one getting in the way
When something happens freely and smoothly, with no person or thing getting in the way.
- The media should be able to report the news without interference.
- We want the team to work without interference from upper management.
- Let the children solve the problem without interference.
electromagnetic interference
1disturbance from unwanted electromagnetic signals
Unwanted electromagnetic signals that disturb how an electrical or electronic system works.
- The audio equipment picked up electromagnetic interference from nearby power cables.
- The new cables are shielded to reduce electromagnetic interference.
- Airports carefully manage electromagnetic interference to protect communication systems.
- Electromagnetic interference can cause errors in sensitive medical equipment.
- Shielded cables help reduce electromagnetic interference in sensitive devices.
- We moved the speakers to cut down on electromagnetic interference with the microphone.