intruded; intruding
1
: to thrust oneself in without invitation, permission, or welcome
2
: to enter as a geologic intrusion
1
: to thrust or force in or upon someone or something especially without permission, welcome, or fitness
intruded himself into their lives
2
: to cause to enter as if by force
intruder
noun
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Examples of intrude in a Sentence
Excuse me, sir. I don't mean to intrude, but you have a phone call.
Would I be intruding if I came along with you?
The plane intruded into their airspace.
Reporters constantly intruded into the couple's private life.
He didn't want to intrude upon their conversation.
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Tom Brueggemann, IndieWire, 13 Jan. 2025
Wind and sirens intrude, followed by helicopter blades.
—Brendan Fitzgerald, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Dec. 2024
The balance is to both segregate a fracking operation from a public place or a private residence, while at the same time not excessively intrude upon a locality's ability to develop (and thus gain income from) its oil and natural gas reserves in Pennsylvania.
—Daniel Markind, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
This can take away from the enjoyment of the holiday season and intrude on an individual's well-being.
—Tor Constantino, Mba, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Intrude.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intrude. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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intrude
verb
in·trude
in-ˈtrüd 
intruded; intruding
1
: to bring or force in unasked
2
: to come or go in without invitation
intruder
noun
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