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- Dictionaryintrusion/ɪnˈtruːʒn/
noun
- 1. the action of intruding: "he was furious about this intrusion into his private life"
- 2. the action or process of forcing a body of igneous rock between or through existing formations, without reaching the surface.
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an occasion when someone goes into a place or situation where they are not wanted or expected to be: They complained about excessive government intrusion (= unwanted involvement) into their legitimate activities. His phone call was a welcome intrusion into an otherwise tedious morning. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.
The meaning of INTRUSION is the act of intruding or the state of being intruded; especially : the act of wrongfully entering upon, seizing, or taking possession of the property of another. How to use intrusion in a sentence.
intrusion. / ɪnˈtruːʒən/. noun. the act or an instance of intruding; an unwelcome visit, interjection, etc. an intrusion on one's privacy. the movement of magma from within the earth's crust into spaces in the overlying strata to form igneous rock. any igneous rock formed in this way.
An intrusion is a deliberate move into someone else's territory — either literal or figurative. When your sister interrupts your conversation with that girl from math class, that's an intrusion. If someone breaks into your home, that's also an intrusion.
noun. 1. the act or an instance of intruding; an unwelcome visit, interjection, etc. an intrusion on one's privacy. 2. a. the movement of magma from within the earth's crust into spaces in the overlying strata to form igneous rock. b. any igneous rock formed in this way.
INTRUSION meaning: 1. an occasion when someone goes into a place or situation where they are not wanted or expected to…. Learn more.
intrusion. ( ɪnˈtruːʒən) n. 1. the act or an instance of intruding; an unwelcome visit, interjection, etc: an intrusion on one's privacy. 2. (Geological Science) a. the movement of magma from within the earth's crust into spaces in the overlying strata to form igneous rock. b. any igneous rock formed in this way.
Intrusion definition: The act of intruding or the condition of being intruded on.
intrusion (into/on/upon something) (formal) the act of entering a place that is private or where you may not be wanted. She apologized for the intrusion but said she had an urgent message. He leapt back in shock at this sudden intrusion.
If someone disturbs you when you are in a private place or having a private conversation, you can call this event an intrusion.
