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intrusion

Pronunciation: [ɪnˈtruːʒən]

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Learn how to use intrusion in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “personal space”

(noun) an action where someone enters a place or situation without permission. It's like when someone walks into your room without knocking and you feel like they are bothering you.

Example

The intrusion into her personal space made her feel uncomfortable.

Example

There was no intrusion when her friends came over; they always knock first.

Example

Did you feel any intrusion when the stranger came too close to you?

Context: “geology”

(noun) the movement of rock or magma into a different area, often underground. This happens when new rocks push their way into older rocks.

Example

The intrusion of magma helped form beautiful mountains over time.

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There was no intrusion of new materials during the rock formation in that area.

Example

How does the intrusion of magma change the landscape?

Context: “technology”

(noun) an unwanted entry into a computer system or network where someone tries to access private information without permission. It's like someone sneaking into your digital locker.

Example

The new software helped prevent any intrusion into the company's database.

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The intrusion into the system was a serious problem for the website's security.

Example

What steps can you take to avoid a computer intrusion?

How to pronounce intrusion

Pronunciation: [ɪnˈtruːʒən]

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