interact

CEFRB1

/ɪn.təˈɹækt/

verb

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To communicate or work with someone or something else.

  2. 02

    verb

    Extra detail

    A short act or piece between others, as in a play; a break between acts.

Examples

  • Teachers have a limited amount of time to interact with each child.

  • Tom seems to be unable to interact normally with other people.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5
Synonyms
3

Deep Dive

verb

Extra meanings

  1. To act upon each other.

  2. To engage in communication and other shared activities (with someone).

  3. To affect each other.

More examples

In context

  • Neutrinos rarely interact with matter.

  • The way staff interact with each other during breaks can play an important role in the workplace.

  • This medication can interact with alcohol, so it's best to avoid drinking while you're taking it.

Synonyms

Quick test

Two questions on this entry. Nothing is scored.

Question 1 · Quick check

The new teacher encouraged students to blank with each other during group projects.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

verb

From inter- + act.