intrude
[ in-trood ]
/ ɪnˈtrud /
verb (used with object), in·trud·ed, in·trud·ing.
to thrust or bring in without invitation, permission, or welcome.
Geology.
to thrust or force into.
to install (a cleric) in a church contrary to the wishes of its members.
verb (used without object), in·trud·ed, in·trud·ing.
to thrust oneself without permission or welcome: to intrude upon their privacy.
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British Dictionary definitions for intruder (1 of 2)
intruder
/ (ɪnˈtruːdə) /
noun
a person who enters a building, grounds, etc, without permission
British Dictionary definitions for intruder (2 of 2)
intrude
/ (ɪnˈtruːd) /
verb
(often foll by into, on, or upon)
to put forward or interpose (oneself, one's views, something) abruptly or without invitation
geology
to force or thrust (rock material, esp molten magma) or (of rock material) to be thrust between solid rocks
Derived forms of intrude
intrudingly, adverbWord Origin for intrude
C16: from Latin
intrūdere to thrust in, from
in- ² +
trūdere to thrust