interpose
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/ˌɪntərˈpəʊz/
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/ˌɪntəˈpəʊz/
to put in a comment or question during a conversation
‘Just a minute,’ Charles interposed. ‘How do you know?’
to put something or someone between two other things or people
He quickly interposed himself between Mel and the doorway.