Αγγλικά

intrude

gb/ɪntɹˈud/ us/ɪntɹˈud/
B2 Αγγλικά
Σημασίες
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Ρήμα B2 action
1

enter without permission

to enter a place when you should not

Μοτίβο χρήσης: intrude (into/on) [place/property]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may confuse intrude with introduce; intrude means enter or interfere without permission.
Συνώνυμα
trespass (More legal and specifically about entering land or property.) | barge in (More informal and often suggests sudden, rude entry.)
Αντώνυμα
stay out (Emphasizes not entering a place.) | keep off (Common on signs; focuses on avoiding restricted areas.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
intrude into a room |intrude on private property |intrude on someone’s land |intrude into someone’s home |intrude through an open door |intrude without permission |intrude uninvited |intrude at night |intrude on a restricted area |intrude where you’re not welcome
Θέματα
law |daily_life |crime |social_relations
Παραδείγματα
  • A reporter tried to intrude into the family’s home.
  • Security stopped people who attempted to intrude on the site.
  • Don’t intrude into areas marked ‘staff only.’
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
  • He intruded into the house.
  • Please don’t intrude on private property.
Ρήμα B2 action
2

interfere or join uninvited

to interrupt or get involved when you are not invited

Μοτίβο χρήσης: intrude (on) [someone]/[conversation]/[activity]
Συχνό λάθος:
Intrude is stronger than interrupt: it suggests you are not welcome, not just that you spoke at the wrong time.
Συνώνυμα
butt in (Informal; emphasizes rudeness in joining a conversation.) | interfere (Focuses on getting involved and possibly causing problems.)
Αντώνυμα
refrain (Means choosing not to act or speak.) | keep out of it (Common phrase meaning not to get involved.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
intrude on a conversation |intrude on a meeting |intrude on their discussion |intrude on someone’s grief |intrude on a private moment |intrude with questions |intrude in someone else’s affairs |intrude where you don’t belong |intrude inappropriately |intrude without meaning to
Θέματα
social_relations |communication |emotions |work
Παραδείγματα
  • I didn’t mean to intrude, but I heard my name.
  • He intruded on their conversation and changed the subject.
  • Please don’t intrude in matters that don’t concern you.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
  • Sorry to intrude.
  • She intruded on our talk.
Ρήμα C1 event
3

come into the mind unwanted

(of a thought) to come into your mind when you don’t want it

Μοτίβο χρήσης: [thought/memory] intrudes (on) [someone]
Συχνό λάθος:
Often used with thoughts or memories; it does not mean ‘introduce an idea’ in a neutral way.
Συνώνυμα
pop into your head (More informal and less negative.) | haunt (Stronger; suggests repeated, disturbing return.)
Αντώνυμα
fade (Describes a thought becoming weaker or disappearing.) | leave (someone’s mind) (Means it stops being thought about.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
a thought intrudes |memories intrude |worries intrude |intrude on my thoughts |intrude into my mind |intrude at night |intrude during work |intrude again and again |intrude unexpectedly |intrude whenever I try to sleep
Θέματα
mind |emotions |health
Παραδείγματα
  • During the exam, a painful memory kept intruding.
  • Just as she relaxed, worries intruded again.
  • Unwanted thoughts can intrude when you’re tired.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
  • Bad memories intruded.
  • A strange thought intruded into my mind.
Ρήμα C1 process
4

extend into space unwantedly

to go into a space and cause a problem

Μοτίβο χρήσης: [thing] intrudes into/on [area/space]
Συχνό λάθος:
In this sense, the subject is often a thing (noise, light, roots), not a person.
Συνώνυμα
encroach (Often about gradual expansion into another area.) | penetrate (Emphasizes going through or into something.)
Αντώνυμα
recede (Means moving back or becoming less present.) | withdraw (Means pulling back from an area or situation.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
roots intrude into pipes |water intrudes into a basement |noise intrudes on sleep |light intrudes through curtains |development intrudes on farmland |a building intrudes on the skyline |smoke intrudes into the house |privacy is intruded upon |the outside world intrudes |technology intrudes into daily life
Θέματα
home |environment |construction
Παραδείγματα
  • Tree roots can intrude into drains and cause blockages.
  • Bright streetlights intruded into the bedroom all night.
  • The new extension intrudes on the garden space.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
  • Noise intruded on my sleep.
  • Roots intruded into the pipe.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
intrude
IPA
GB/ɪntɹˈud/
US/ɪntɹˈud/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
in - trude (2 συλλαβές)
Stress on 2nd syllable (trude)
Τύποι λέξης
Verb
  • Base: intrude
  • 3rd Person Singular: intrudes
  • Present Participle: intruding
  • Past: intruded
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Forms
intrudes verb intruding verb intruded verb
Core family
intrusion noun B2 intrusive adjective intruder noun B2
Related words
intrusively adverb
Negative and opposite forms
unintrusive adjective
Advanced or less common
intrusiveness noun
Εκφράσεις

intrude into

1
/ɪntɹˈud ˈɪntu/
phrasal verb

enter or involve yourself uninvited

to enter a place or situation when you are not welcome

Παραδείγματα
  • I didn’t want to intrude into their argument.
  • The press tried to intrude into the private ceremony.
  • Work emails kept intruding into my weekend.

intrude on/upon

1
/ɪntɹˈud ənəpən/
phrasal verb

disturb or interfere with

to disturb or affect something in an unwanted way

Παραδείγματα
  • I’m sorry to intrude on your time, but could I ask a quick question?
  • The article intruded on her privacy by naming her children.
  • New rules may intrude upon basic rights.

intrude oneself

1
/ɪntɹˈud wˌʌnsˈɛlf/
fixed phrase

force your presence on others

to join or appear when you are not invited

Παραδείγματα
  • He was careful not to intrude himself into their plans.
  • I don’t want to intrude myself on your family dinner.
  • She intruded herself into the discussion and took over.

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