interlope
UK: ˌɪntəˈləʊp | US: ˌɪntərˈloʊp
vi. to intrude or interfere in the affairs of others, especially for personal gain
vi. to engage in unauthorized or meddlesome activity
The word "interlope" originates from Dutch enterlooper (literally "one who runs between"), combining enter (from Latin inter, meaning "between") and looper (from Middle Dutch lopen, meaning "to run"). Originally used in the 16th century to describe unauthorized traders who interfered with established commerce, it evolved to broadly signify meddling or intrusive behavior. The morpheme inter preserves its Latin meaning of "between," while lope reflects the action of moving intrusively into a space.
The new company was accused of trying to interlope in the market dominated by older firms.
He had no right to interlope in their private conversation.
Outsiders often interlope in local politics without understanding the cultural nuances.
The journalist was criticized for interloping into the family’s grief during the interview.
Regulations prevent foreign traders from interloping in the domestic industry.