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don't interfere
/doʊnt ɪnˈtɪr/
to avoid getting involved in someone else's affairs
She told her parents not to interfere in her personal life.
She asked her parents to stay out of her personal decisions.
informal
to avoid getting involved in someone else's affairs or business
He asked his colleagues not to interfere in his project.
He wanted his colleagues to let him handle his project independently.
This phrase is often used to politely ask someone to stop meddling in matters that do not concern them.
Collocations
don't interfere withto avoid disrupting or meddling in
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Pro Tip
Polite Usage
Use 'don't interfere' to make a polite request rather than a demand, especially in professional or formal settings.
Gold Rule
Respect Boundaries
This phrase is often used to set boundaries, so use it when you want to communicate that someone's involvement is unwanted.
Word Origin
Derived from the verb 'interfere,' meaning to come between or obstruct, combined with the negative 'don't' to form a polite request.
Usage Notes
This phrase is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to express a desire for privacy or autonomy. It can be used as a direct request or a gentle reminder.
Word Breakdown
don't
a contraction of 'do not,' used to form a negative command
prefixinterfere
to become involved in something that is not your concern
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