interpose

Verb
  1. Be or come between (synset 202103242)
    "An interposing thicket blocked their way"
  2. Introduce (synset 202083298)
    "God interposed death"
    is a type of: introduce - bring in or establish in a new place or environment
  3. To insert between other elements (synset 200916722)
    "She interjected clever remarks"
    is a type of: break up, cut off, disrupt, interrupt - make a break in
    same as: come in, inject, interject, put in, throw in
  4. Get involved, so as to alter or hinder an action, or through force or threat of force (synset 202544431)
    "Why did the U.S. not intervene earlier in WW II?"
    is a type of: interact - act together or towards others or with others
    subtypes:
    • meddle, tamper - intrude in other people's affairs or business; interfere unwantedly
    • interlope - encroach on the rights of others, as in trading without a proper license
    same as: interfere, intervene, step in

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