verb
intrude
ihn-TROOD
verb
1
To enter or interrupt somewhere without invitation or welcome.
"I hope I'm not intruding on your family dinner."
"Reporters intruded on the couple's private wedding."
How to Use Intrude
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo force your way into a place or situation where you're not wanted.
Common pairings
intrude on privacy
intrude on a conversation
Word Forms
intruded past tense, intrudes singular
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.
Test yourself on “intrude”
A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage
→
Fill the Gap
Can you complete this real example?
Reporters _____ on the couple's private wedding.
Etymology
From Latin intrūdere, from in- ("in") + trūdere ("to thrust, push").