tamper with
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle with
Usefulness
Meanings
Touch or change something without permission, often causing damage
Interferenceformal
Common in warnings and official reports.
Why “with”? Unwanted contact changes, disturbs, or damages something.
“Someone tampered with the door lock.”
“Do not tamper with the safety controls.”
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