interference


Definition: Meaning of, interference in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ɪntəˈfɪər(ə)ns /

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  1. an act of interfering
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  2. unwanted noise on the radio, television, or on the telephone, or faults in the television picture
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  3. especially American English the act of blocking or touching another player in a sports game, for example by standing in front of them or holding on to them, when you are not supposed to [=  obstruction British English]
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  4. run interference American English to protect a player who has the ball in American football by blocking players from the opposing team
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  5. run interference American English to help someone to achieve something by dealing with people or problems that might cause them trouble
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interference used in phrases

  • interference fringe (noun)
    1. one of the light or dark bands produced by the interference and diffraction of light
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