The chairman interposed a question into the discussion.
•May I interpose an observation in the proceedings?
Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.
interpose — [[t]ɪ̱ntə(r)po͟ʊz[/t]] interposes, interposing, interposed 1) VERB If you interpose something between two people or things, you place it between them. [FORMAL] [V pron refl between pl n] Strong police forces had to interpose themselves between… … English dictionary
interpose — 1 inteiject, introduce, insert, insinuate, interpolate, intercalate Analogous words: *throw, toss, cast: *intrude, obtrude: *push, shove, thrust 2 Interpose, interfere, intervene, mediate, intercede all basically mean to come or to go between two … New Dictionary of Synonyms
Interpose — In ter*pose , v. i. 1. To be or come between. [1913 Webster] Long hid by interposing hill or wood. Cowper. [1913 Webster] 2. To step in between parties at variance; to mediate; as, the prince interposed and made peace. Pope. [1913 Webster] 3. To… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
interpose — UK [ˌɪntə(r)ˈpəʊz] / US [ˌɪntərˈpoʊz] verb [transitive] Word forms interpose : present tense I/you/we/they interpose he/she/it interposes present participle interposing past tense interposed past participle interposed formal 1) to say something… … English dictionary
interpose — verb (T) formal 1 to put yourself or something else between two other things: Local activists interposed between party leaders and the people. 2 to introduce something between the parts of a conversation or argument: “That might be difficult,”… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
interpose — in|ter|pose [ˌıntəˈpəuz US tərˈpouz] v [T] formal [Date: 1500 1600; : French; Origin: interposer, from Latin interponere, from ponere to put ] 1.) to put yourself or something else between two other things ▪ She interposed herself between the… … Dictionary of contemporary English
interpose — in|ter|pose [ ,ıntər pouz ] verb transitive FORMAL 1. ) to put someone or something in a position between two other people or things: He swiftly interposed himself between his visitor and the door. 2. ) to say something that interrupts a… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
interpose — verb /ˌɪn.təˈpəʊz,ˌɪn.tɚˈpoʊz/ a) To insert something (or oneself) between other things. b) To interrupt a conversation by introducing a different subject or making a comment. Syn: insert, interrupt … Wiktionary
introduce — 1 *enter, admit Analogous words: induct, install, inaugurate (see INITIATE): instill, inculcate, implant: infuse, inoculate, imbue 2 Introduce, insert, insinuate, interpolate, intercalate, interpose, interject mean to put something or someone in… … New Dictionary of Synonyms
put in — verb 1. introduce (Freq. 6) Insert your ticket here • Syn: ↑insert, ↑enclose, ↑inclose, ↑stick in, ↑introduce • Derivationally related forms: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
introduce — transitive verb ( duced; ducing) Etymology: Middle English, from Latin introducere, from intro + ducere to lead more at tow Date: 15th century 1. to lead or bring in especially for the first time < introduce a nonnative species > 2. a. to bring… … New Collegiate Dictionary
