interpose interpose /ˌɪntɝˈpoʊz/

verb

1. () Be or come between  ( interpose )
   be or come between
    An interposing thicket blocked their way
   An interposing thicket blocked their way
   
2. () To insert between other elements  ( inject , put in , come in , interject , interpose , throw in )
   to insert between other elements
    She interjected clever remarks
   She interjected clever remarks
   
3. () Introduce  ( interpose )
   introduce
    God interposed death
   God interposed death
   
4. Get involved, so as to alter or hinder an action, or through force or threat of force  ( interpose , step in , interfere , intervene )
   get involved, so as to alter or hinder an action, or through force or threat of force
    Why did the U.S. not intervene earlier in WW II?
   Why did the U.S. not intervene earlier in WW II?