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interacting

v. · adj.
US //ˌɪnɝˈæktɪŋ// UK //ˌɪntəɹˈæktɪŋ// in·ter·act·ing
  1. 1 communicating with people (v.)
    B1 Intermediate

    talking to or doing things with other people.

    engaging in social or professional communication with others. Intransitive; typically takes the preposition 'with'.

    Example

    The children were interacting nicely with each other at the park.

    Example

    The workshop provides a structured environment for employees from different departments to begin interacting more effectively on shared projects.

    Usage

    Usually followed by the preposition 'with' when referring to the other party.
  2. 2 things affecting each other (v.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate Academic Science

    when two or more things have an effect on each other.

    the process of two or more objects, substances, or systems having a mutual effect on one another.

    Example

    The scientist studied how the two chemicals were interacting in the tube.

    Example

    The study examines how different atmospheric pollutants are interacting to accelerate the degradation of urban limestone monuments.

    Usage

    Often used in scientific or technical contexts to describe physical or chemical processes.
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  1. 3 actively involved (adj.)
    C1 Advanced Academic

    describing things or people that are currently having an effect on each other.

    functioning as a participial adjective to describe entities currently engaged in mutual action or influence.

    Example

    The interacting parts of the machine must be oiled regularly.

    Example

    The model accounts for multiple interacting variables, including market volatility and consumer confidence, to predict long-term economic trends.

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