In‐trude″, v. t. [imp. & p. p.Intruded; p. pr. & vb. n.Intruding.]
1. To thrust or force (something) in or upon; especially, to force (one's self) in without leave or welcome; as, to intrude one's presence into a conference; to intrude one's opinions upon another.
2. To enter by force; to invade.
Why should the worm intrude the maiden bud? Shak.
3. (Geol.) The cause to enter or force a way, as into the crevices of rocks.
Syn. — To obtrude; encroach; infringe; intrench; trespass. See Obtrude.