verb
- to place or insert between two things or in the middle of something
- to interrupt a conversation or discussion by saying something
- to intervene between parties in a dispute or conflict
Usage: past tense and past participle of interpose
Usage: past tense and past participle of interpose
Usage: past tense and past participle of interpose; formal
Examples
- She interposed herself between the two arguing children.
- The mountain range interposed a natural barrier between the two countries.
- He interposed a comment during the heated debate.
- The teacher interposed when the discussion became too heated.
- A thick wall was interposed between the two rooms.
- The diplomat interposed in the negotiations to prevent conflict.
- She interposed her hand to block the bright light.