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to interpose
01
to position or place oneself between other entities or objects
Intransitive
Transitive: to interpose oneself between two things or people
Example
To avoid a collision, the agile cyclist interposed himself between the pedestrians on the crowded sidewalk.
During the confrontation, she courageously interposed herself between the two arguing friends.
The parent instinctively interposed to shield the child from the oncoming danger.
02
to insert or place something between other elements
Transitive: to interpose sth between two things
Example
She gently interposed a bookmark between the pages of her favorite novel before setting it aside.
A layer of protective padding was interposed between the fragile items in the box to prevent damage during transit.
The architect decided to interpose a courtyard between the two wings of the building.
03
to interrupt or inject words into a conversation or discussion
Transitive: to interpose a remark
Example
The professor interposed a clarification when a student raised a question about a complex concept.
As the group discussed future plans, she interposed a suggestion for a team-building activity.
She cleverly interposed a witty remark when the conversation turned to humorous anecdotes.
04
to intervene or come between parties, often in a dispute, conflict, or negotiation
Intransitive: to interpose | to interpose between people
Example
The HR manager had to interpose between two employees who were engaged in a heated argument.
The mediator was invited to interpose to facilitate a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflicts.
Concerned about the escalating disagreement, a senior colleague decided to interpose.
Παράδειγμα
To avoid a collision, the agile cyclist interposed himself between the pedestrians on the crowded sidewalk.
During the confrontation, she courageously interposed herself between the two arguing friends.
The parent instinctively interposed to shield the child from the oncoming danger.
The brave lifeguard interposed himself between the struggling swimmer and the strong ocean current.
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