verb
- to place or insert between two things or in the middle of something
- to intervene or step in between parties, especially to prevent conflict or provide assistance
- to interrupt a conversation or discussion by making a comment or objection
Examples
- The teacher interposed herself between the fighting students.
- He interposed a brief comment during the heated debate.
- The mountain range interposes itself between the two valleys.
- She interposed an objection to the proposed plan.
- The mediator interposed to help resolve the dispute.
- A thick wall interposes between the two rooms.
- The diplomat interposed to prevent the conflict from escalating.