Interposing

Pronunciation: /ˌɪntərˈpoʊz/

Interposing (verb)

  1. to place something between two other things or people.
  2. to say something that interrupts a conversation.
  3. to become involved in a situation to influence or change it.

Examples

  • She interposed a question during the lecture.
  • He interposed a comment between the two statements.

Common collocations: interpose a remark, interpose an objection, interpose abruptly, interpose politely, interpose in a dispute

Synonyms of Interposing

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Interposing

  • when discussing taking something away
  • when discussing pulling back or retreating