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Definitions

run interference

VERB
expedite
Synonyms
STRONGEST
accelerate assist facilitate hasten promote quicken speed urge
STRONG
advance dispatch forward hurry precipitate press railroad rush
WEAK
cut the red tape fast track grease wheels hand-carry hand-walk handle personally run with the ball shoot through speed up walk it through
Antonyms
STRONGEST
delay hinder hurt retard slow stop
STRONG
halt hold keep wait
WEAK
block cease check

Example Sentences

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At times Robbie has to run interference between his son and daughter when things get too heated.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 6, 2025

He told her: “He’s gonna run interference for me right now, and that’s damn good advice, and I appreciate that very much.”

From Seattle Times • May 5, 2022

Driving for two days with my friend and my unhappy husband wasn’t a barrel of laughs, but it’s a blessing to have someone who can run interference and is better at counting to 10.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 5, 2021

I want to help her feel less anxious and have promised to run interference, but she's also thinking about emailing our cousin to make sure she hasn't told anyone/no one will bring it up.

From Washington Post • Jun. 12, 2020

“Then can you please go out there and find out? And run interference for Mummy and Papa?”

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.