interpose
/ˌɪntərˈpoʊz/
verb
- To place or insert something between two things or people.
- The artist interposed a layer of gold leaf between the paint and the varnish.
- During the debate, she interposed a clarifying question between the two speakers.
- The architect interposed a courtyard between the main building and the garden.
- To interrupt or say something in the middle of a conversation or activity.
- The teacher interposed a quick reminder about the homework before the bell rang.
- “But that’s not what happened,” he interposed, cutting off his brother’s story.
- I tried to interpose a suggestion, but everyone was talking too loudly.
- To intervene or come between people or groups to prevent conflict or change a situation.
- The United Nations interposed a peacekeeping force between the two warring nations.
- A neighbor interposed to stop the fight before anyone got hurt.
- The mediator interposed herself between the arguing coworkers to calm them down.
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