Meaning & Definition of word "Interact"

Interact

/ˌɪn.təˈrækt/

verb:

  • 1. To act in such a way as to have an effect on another; to communicate or work together.
    • Example: Children learn best when they interact with their peers.
  • 2. To engage in verbal or physical communication with someone.
    • Example: During the conference, attendees had the opportunity to interact with industry experts.
  • 3. To influence each other, often used in scientific or technical contexts.
    • Example: In the experiment, the chemicals will interact and produce a visible reaction.

Etymology

From inter- + act.

Common Phrases and Expressions

interact with:

to engage or communicate with someone or something.

social interaction:

the process by which people act and react in relation to others.

interact dynamically:

to engage in a way that is lively and changeable.

Related Words

interaction:

the action or influence between people or things.

interrelation:

the way in which two or more things are related to or influence each other.

Slang Meanings of interact

Meaning: hit someone up

Example Sentence: Let's hit each other up and see what we can do.

Meaning: chime in

Example Sentence: Feel free to chime in if you have something to add.