I don't want to intrude into your affairs, but I see that you're short of money.
•Please don't intrude into this matter.
Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.
intrude — [in tro͞od′] vt. intruded, intruding [L intrudere < in , in + trudere, to thrust, push: see THREAT] 1. to push or force (something in or upon) 2. to force (oneself or one s thoughts) upon others without being asked or welcomed 3. Geol. to… … English World dictionary
intrude — intrude, obtrude, interlope, butt in are comparable when meaning to thrust oneself or something in without invitation or authorization. Intrude both transitively and intransitively carries a strong implication of forcing someone or something in… … New Dictionary of Synonyms
Intrude — In*trude , v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Intruded}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Intruding}.] [1913 Webster] 1. To thrust or force (something) in or upon; especially, to force (one s self) in without leave or welcome; as, to intrude one s presence into a conference;… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
intrude — [[t]ɪntru͟ːd[/t]] intrudes, intruding, intruded 1) VERB If you say that someone is intruding into a particular place or situation, you mean that they are not wanted or welcome there. [V into/on/upon n] The press has been blamed for intruding into … English dictionary
intrude on — verb to intrude upon, infringe, encroach on, violate This new colleague invades my territory The neighbors intrude on your privacy • Syn: ↑invade, ↑obtrude upon, ↑encroach upon • Derivationally related forms: ↑invasive … Useful english dictionary
intrude — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) v. i. interlope, intervene, interfere; butt in, trespass, encroach; overstep, obtrude. See between, ingress. II (Roget s IV) v. Syn. meddle, interfere, interrupt, obtrude, interlope, impose, trespass,… … English dictionary for students
intrude — verb (intruded; intruding) Etymology: Middle English, from Latin intrudere to thrust in, from in + trudere to thrust more at threat Date: 15th century intransitive verb 1. to thrust oneself in without invitation, permission, or welcome 2. to… … New Collegiate Dictionary
intrude — v. (foll. by on, upon, into) 1 intr. come uninvited or unwanted; force oneself abruptly on others. 2 tr. thrust or force (something unwelcome) on a person. Derivatives: intrudingly adv. Etymology: L intrudere intrus (as IN (2), trudere thrust) … Useful english dictionary
get into — verb 1. get involved in or with (Freq. 11) • Syn: ↑tangle with • Hypernyms: ↑change state, ↑turn • Verb Frames: Something s … Useful english dictionary
go into — verb 1. to come or go into (Freq. 39) the boat entered an area of shallow marshes • Syn: ↑enter, ↑come in, ↑get into, ↑get in, ↑go in, ↑move into • … Useful english dictionary
move into — verb to come or go into (Freq. 12) the boat entered an area of shallow marshes • Syn: ↑enter, ↑come in, ↑get into, ↑get in, ↑go into, ↑go in • Ant: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
