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- Dictionaryob·trude/əbˈtro͞od/
verb
- 1. become noticeable in an unwelcome or intrusive way: "a sound from the reception hall obtruded into his thoughts"
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The meaning of OBTRUDE is to thrust out : extrude. How to use obtrude in a sentence.
OBTRUDE definition: 1. (especially of something unwanted) to make something or to become too noticeable, especially by…. Learn more.
Obtrude definition: to thrust (something) forward or upon a person, especially without warrant or invitation. See examples of OBTRUDE used in a sentence.
2 meanings: 1. to push (oneself, one's opinions, etc) on others in an unwelcome way 2. to push out or forward.... Click for more definitions.
If you want to be rude, you'll obtrude, or thrust yourself to the front of a line without waiting. Who asked you? If the answer is no one, chances are you've decided to obtrude or shove your ideas and opinions into everyone's face.
OBTRUDE meaning: 1. (especially of something unwanted) to make something or to become too noticeable, especially by…. Learn more.
obtrude (something/yourself) (on/upon somebody) to become or make something/yourself noticed, especially in a way that is not wanted. Music from the next room obtruded upon his thoughts. The design should not obtrude to the extent that it distracts the reader.
1. To impose (oneself or one's ideas) on others with undue insistence or without invitation. 2. To thrust out; push forward. v.intr. To impose oneself on others. [Latin obtrūdere : ob-, against; see ob- + trūdere, to thrust; see treud- in Indo-European roots .] ob·trud′er n. ob·tru′sion (-tro͞o′zhən) n.
Definition of obtrude verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Obtrude definition: to thrust (something) forward or upon a person, especially without warrant or invitation. See examples of OBTRUDE used in a sentence.
