Upon
is formal and less commonly used thanon
.) •I didn't mean to intrude upon you.
•Please don't intrude on our meeting. Please wait outside.
Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.
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 — 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 — [[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
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
like — I [[t]laɪk, la͟ɪk[/t]] PREPOSITION AND CONJUNCTION USES ♦ likes 1) PREP If you say that one person or thing is like another, you mean that they share some of the same qualities or features. He looks like Father Christmas... Kathy is a great mate … English dictionary
bring down — verb 1. move something or somebody to a lower position (Freq. 3) take down the vase from the shelf • Syn: ↑lower, ↑take down, ↑let down, ↑get down • Ant: ↑raise ( … Useful english dictionary
go against — verb 1. fail to agree with; be in violation of; as of rules or patterns (Freq. 2) This sentence violates the rules of syntax • Syn: ↑violate, ↑break • Ant: ↑conform to (for: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
meddle — meddle, interfere, intermeddle, tamper are comparable when they mean to busy or concern oneself with someone or something officiously, impertinently, or indiscreetly. One meddles with or in something that is not one s concern or is strictly the… … New Dictionary of Synonyms
Obsessive–compulsive disorder — OCD redirects here. For other uses, see OCD (disambiguation). Not to be confused with Obsessive–compulsive personality disorder. Obsessive–compulsive disorder Classification and external resources Repetitive handwashing is a common OCD sym … Wikipedia
walk in on — ˌwalk ˈin on [transitive] [present tense I/you/we/they walk in on he/she/it walks in on present participle walking in on past tense … Useful english dictionary
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