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Meaning of Interpose
to place or put something between two or more things, or to intervene in a situation
Definitions
- To position something between two or more things
- * To intervene or interfere in a situation, often to prevent or resolve a conflict
- * To insert or introduce something, such as an idea or a comment, into a conversation or a situation
Etymology of Interpose
The word "interpose" comes from the Latin words "inter" meaning "between" and "ponere" meaning "to place"
It has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe the act of placing or putting something between two or more things, or to intervene in a situation
Example Uses
- The moderator will interpose to prevent the debate from getting out of hand
- * She interposed herself between the two arguing men to calm them down
- * The new policy will interpose a layer of bureaucracy between the manager and the employees