interfere with

phrasal verb·1 sense·particle with

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Meanings

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Prevent something from working or happening normally

Why “with”? Unwanted contact changes, disturbs, or damages something.

The thick walls interfere with the phone signal.
The thick walls prevent the phone signal from working normally.
Do not let work interfere with your sleep.
Do not let work prevent you from sleeping normally.

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