intrusion
gb/ɪntɹˈuʒən/ us/ɪntɹˈuʒən/
B2
English
~ 9600
beavatkozás, tolakodás, illetéktelen behatolás, jogosulatlan hozzáférés, magmás intrúzió, intrúzió, hangbetoldás, epentézis
NOUN
B2
1
beavatkozás
B2
tolakodás
B2
Usage pattern:
an intrusion into [someone's] [privacy/life/space]
They regarded the hidden cameras as a serious intrusion into their private lives.
A rejtett kamerákat a magánéletükbe való súlyos beavatkozásnak tekintették.
She finds constant phone calls from journalists an intrusion on her peace and quiet.
Úgy érzi, az újságírók állandó telefonhívásai megzavarják a nyugalmát.
Many people see targeted online ads as an unacceptable intrusion into their personal data.
The open-plan office can feel like an intrusion into employees’ sense of personal space.
He apologized for the intrusion and quickly stepped out of the room.
Learner examples
The loud music from next door is an intrusion into my quiet evening.
A szomszédból áthallatszó hangos zene megzavarja a nyugodt estém.
Paparazzi are often criticized for their intrusion into the lives of famous people.
A paparazzókat gyakran bírálják a híres emberek életébe való tolakodásuk miatt.
I am sorry for the intrusion, but I need to ask you a question.
She felt the questions about her family were an intrusion into her privacy.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse "intrusion" with "interruption". An interruption is usually a short break in talk or activity, while an intrusion suggests entering someone’s private space or life in a way that feels wrong or too personal. Another common mistake is using the wrong preposition; the most natural collocation is "intrusion into" someone’s privacy, life, or space, not *"intrusion on"* or *"intrusion to"* in standard written English.
Meaning
unwanted involvement or invasion
Collocations
an intrusion into privacy
|media intrusion
|constant intrusion
|an unwelcome intrusion
|intrusion into family life
|unnecessary intrusion
Synonyms
invasion (Stronger and more dramatic, often suggests force and large scale, but also used for privacy like 'an invasion of privacy'.)
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encroachment (More formal; suggests slow or gradual intrusion into rights, time, or space.)
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interference (Focuses on involvement that stops someone acting freely; less about physical or spatial entry.)
Antonyms
respect (Respect for someone’s boundaries or privacy means not intruding on them.)
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privacy (Intrusion breaks or reduces privacy; privacy is the condition without intrusion.)
Themes
relationships
|law
|daily life
|emotions
Definition
The act of going into someone’s space, life, or private matters when they do not want you there.
An unwelcome or inappropriate entry into someone’s space, affairs, or privacy, especially when it is seen as disturbing or disrespectful.
NOUN
C1
2
Usage pattern:
an intrusion into [a place/system]
The company installed new software to detect any intrusion into its computer network.
A vállalat új szoftvert telepített, hogy észlelje a számítógépes hálózatába történő bármilyen illetéktelen behatolást.
Police are investigating a late-night intrusion at the warehouse.
A rendőrség a raktárba történt késő éjszakai illetéktelen behatolást vizsgálja.
The alarm system is designed to alert staff to any intrusion through the front or back doors.
After the data intrusion, customers were warned to change their passwords immediately.
Sensors along the fence will trigger an alert in the event of an intrusion.
Learner examples
The camera can record any intrusion into the building at night.
A kamera rögzíteni tud bármilyen éjszakai illetéktelen behatolást az épületbe.
The bank uses special software to stop intrusion into its computers.
A bank speciális szoftvert használ, hogy megakadályozza a számítógépeibe való jogosulatlan hozzáférést.
There was an intrusion at the office, but nothing was stolen.
The guard checks the doors every hour to prevent intrusion.
Common mistake:
Learners may overuse "intrusion" instead of more common everyday words like "break-in" when talking about crime in homes or shops. In very general spoken English, "break-in" is more frequent for houses, while "intrusion" is often used in technical or formal security contexts, especially for computer systems.
Meaning
unauthorized entry or break-in
Collocations
home intrusion
|security intrusion
|network intrusion
|detect an intrusion
|report an intrusion
|intrusion alert
Synonyms
break-in (Common in everyday English for illegal entry into a building, especially to steal.)
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breach (Often used in formal or technical contexts for breaking security, rules, or an agreement.)
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hack (Informal/technical; usually refers to unauthorized entry into a computer system rather than a physical place.)
Antonyms
authorized access (Describes entry that has official permission and is the opposite of intrusion in a security context.)
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secure perimeter (A protected boundary that has not been breached or entered without permission.)
Themes
crime
|technology
|law
Definition
When someone gets into a place or computer system without permission.
An act of entering a building, area, or computer system without permission, especially in a way that threatens security.
NOUN
C2
TECHNICAL
3
intrúzió
C2
Usage pattern:
an intrusion of [magma/igneous rock] into [rock/formation]
The granite intrusion can be clearly seen cutting across the surrounding sedimentary layers.
Jól látható, ahogy a gránitintrúzió átvágja a környező üledékes rétegeket.
Radiometric dating of the intrusion suggests that the magma solidified around 120 million years ago.
Az intrúzió radiometrikus kormeghatározása arra utal, hogy a magma mintegy 120 millió évvel ezelőtt szilárdult meg.
The mining company is interested in the intrusion because it may host valuable mineral deposits.
A later basaltic intrusion altered the older sandstone through heat and pressure.
The map shows several small igneous intrusions scattered through the region.
Learner examples
The students studied an igneous intrusion in the cliff face.
A diákok egy magmás intrúziót tanulmányoztak a sziklafalban.
This intrusion formed when hot magma moved into the older rock.
Ez az intrúzió akkor alakult ki, amikor a forró magma benyomult az idősebb kőzetbe.
The intrusion cooled slowly under the ground and became solid.
Many mineral veins are found near this large intrusion.
Meaning
igneous body in older rock
Collocations
igneous intrusion
|magma intrusion
|granite intrusion
|basaltic intrusion
|igneous rock intrusion
|subsurface intrusion
Synonyms
igneous body (General geological term; does not specifically highlight that it forced its way into older rock.)
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pluton (More technical; usually refers to a large, deep-seated igneous intrusion.)
Antonyms
extrusion (Refers to lava or volcanic material that comes out onto the Earth’s surface, the opposite of rock that solidifies underground.)
Themes
science
|geology
|nature
Definition
In geology, rock that was once hot liquid (magma) and moved into older rock under the ground, then became solid there.
In geology, a mass of igneous rock that has pushed into pre-existing rock layers and solidified below the Earth’s surface.
NOUN
C2
TECHNICAL
4
hangbetoldás
C2
epentézis
C2
Usage pattern:
intrusion of [a sound] between [sounds/words]
The lecturer used the phrase "law and order" to demonstrate /r/ intrusion in some accents of English.
Az előadó a „law and order” kifejezést használta arra, hogy bemutassa az /r/ hang betoldását az angol egyes akcentusaiban.
Intrusion often occurs in fast, connected speech, making extra sounds appear between words.
A hangbetoldás gyakran gyors, összefüggő beszédben fordul elő, és ilyenkor plusz hangok jelennek meg a szavak között.
The study focuses on vowel intrusion in the speech of bilingual children.
Learner examples
Some English accents show intrusion of an /r/ sound between words.
Néhány angol akcentusban a szavak között /r/ hang betoldása figyelhető meg.
Intrusion can make two words sound like one long word.
A hangbetoldás miatt két szó úgy hangozhat, mintha egyetlen hosszú szó lenne.
Teachers sometimes explain intrusion when they teach connected speech.
Meaning
insertion of an extra sound
Collocations
vowel intrusion
|consonant intrusion
|intrusion of /r/
|intrusion in connected speech
Synonyms
epenthesis (Formal technical term for inserting a sound; often used in academic writing.)
Antonyms
elision (The omission of a sound, which is conceptually the opposite of adding a sound.)
Themes
language
|linguistics
|education
|communication
Definition
In language study, when a speaker adds an extra sound between sounds or words when speaking.
In phonetics and linguistics, the insertion of an extra sound between other sounds in speech, especially between words.
Grammar
Dictionary form
intrusion
IPA
GB/ɪntɹˈuʒən/
US/ɪntɹˈuʒən/
Syllables & stress
in - tru - sion (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tru)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: intrusion
- Plural: intrusion, intrusions
Word family
Expressions
an intrusion into someone's privacy
1/ən ɪntɹˈuʒən ˈɪntu sˈʌmwˌʌnz pɹˈaɪvəsi/
fixed phrase
unwanted invasion of privacy
A situation where someone looks into or gets involved in another person’s private life or personal information when that person does not want it.
Examples
- Many people see constant online tracking as an intrusion into their privacy.
- The judge ruled that publishing the photos was an intrusion into the singer’s privacy.
- She refused to answer the question, calling it an intrusion into her privacy.
intrusion detection system
1/ɪntɹˈuʒən dɪtˈɛkʃən sˈɪstəm/
fixed phrase
technical
system that detects security breaches
A special computer program or device that watches a network or computer and sends a warning if someone tries to get in without permission.
Examples
- The company installed an intrusion detection system to monitor traffic on its internal network.
- An effective intrusion detection system can quickly alert administrators to possible cyberattacks.
- They upgraded their intrusion detection system after a serious data breach last year.
noise intrusion
1/nˈɔɪz ɪntɹˈuʒən/
fixed phrase
unwanted outside noise entering
Noise from outside that comes into a room or building and bothers people.
Examples
- Double-glazed windows help reduce noise intrusion from the street.
- The report found that noise intrusion from aircraft was affecting children’s sleep.
- We need better insulation to cut down on noise intrusion in these apartments.
sorry for the intrusion
1/sˈɑɹi fɚ ðə ɪntɹˈuʒən/
fixed phrase
apologizing for disturbing someone
A polite way to say you are sorry when you disturb someone by coming in, calling, or joining a conversation.
Examples
- Sorry for the intrusion, but could I speak to you for a minute?
- He opened the door slightly and said, "Sorry for the intrusion," before stepping inside.
- Sorry for the intrusion; I didn’t realize you were in a meeting.
unwarranted intrusion
1/ʌnwˈɔɹəntɪd ɪntɹˈuʒən/
fixed phrase
intrusion without good reason
An intrusion that is not fair, not needed, or not supported by law or facts.
Examples
- The committee called the surprise inspection an unwarranted intrusion by the central government.
- Residents complained that the cameras were an unwarranted intrusion into their daily lives.
- He argued that the new rules were an unwarranted intrusion on academic freedom.