In·ter·pose v. t. [imp. & p. p. Interposed p. pr. & vb. n. Interposing.]
1. To place between; as, to interpose a screen between the eye and the light.
Mountains interposed
Make enemies of nations. --Cowper.
2. To thrust; to intrude; to put between, either for aid or for troubling.
What watchful cares do interpose themselves
Betwixt your eyes and night? --Shak.
The common Father of mankind seasonably interposed his hand, and rescues miserable man. --Woodward.
3. To introduce or inject between the parts of a conversation or argument.