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1intrusion — n. 1) to make an intrusion 2) an unwarranted; unwelcome intrusion 3) an intrusion into (to make an intrusion into enemy territory) 4) an intrusion on (an intrusion on my time) 5) (misc.) pardon my intrusion * * * [ɪn truːʒ(ə)n] unwelcome… …
2intrusion — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ government, governmental, media, press ▪ This is a governmental intrusion on the freedom of the press. ▪ unnecessary, unwanted, unwarranted …
3intrusion — [[t]ɪntru͟ːʒ(ə)n[/t]] intrusions 1) N VAR If someone disturbs you when you are in a private place or having a private conversation, you can call this event an intrusion. I hope you don t mind this intrusion, Jon. 2) N VAR: oft N into n An… …
4intrusion — in|tru|sion [ınˈtru:ʒən] n [U and C] 1.) when someone does something or something happens that affects your private life or activities in an unwanted way intrusion into/on/upon ▪ I resented this intrusion into my domestic affairs. ▪ the unwelcome …
5intrusion */ — UK [ɪnˈtruːʒ(ə)n] / US [ɪnˈtruʒ(ə)n] noun [countable/uncountable] Word forms intrusion : singular intrusion plural intrusions 1) something that interrupts a peaceful situation or a private event It s so quiet here that the occasional distant… …
6intrusion — in|tru|sion [ ın truʒn ] noun count or uncount * 1. ) something that interrupts a peaceful situation or a private event: It s so quiet here that the occasional distant siren is the only intrusion. 2. ) the act of becoming involved in something in …
7intrusion — noun 1 (C, U) an unwanted event or person in a situation that is private: She considered Pam s presence in the kitchen an intrusion. (+ into/on/upon): I resented this intrusion into my domestic affairs. 2 (C, U) something that has an unwanted… …
8Intrusion prevention system — Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), also known as Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS), are network security appliances that monitor network and/or system activities for malicious activity. The main functions of intrusion prevention… …
9Intrusion — • The act by which unlawful possession of an ecclesiastical benefice is taken Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Intrusion Intrusion …
10Intrusion — In*tru sion, n. [Cf. F. intrusion. See {Intrude}.] [1913 Webster] 1. The act of intruding, or of forcing in; especially, the forcing (one s self) into a place without right or welcome; encroachment. [1913 Webster] Why this intrusion? Were not my… …
