interacting
- 01 B1 Intermediate
v.talking to or doing things with other people.
v.engaging in social or professional communication with others. Intransitive; typically takes the preposition 'with'.
Simple“The children were interacting nicely with each other at the park.”
In context“The workshop provides a structured environment for employees from different departments to begin interacting more effectively on shared projects.”
UsageUsually followed by the preposition 'with' when referring to the other party.
Synonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.when two or more things have an effect on each other.
v.the process of two or more objects, substances, or systems having a mutual effect on one another.
Simple“The scientist studied how the two chemicals were interacting in the tube.”
In context“The study examines how different atmospheric pollutants are interacting to accelerate the degradation of urban limestone monuments.”
UsageOften used in scientific or technical contexts to describe physical or chemical processes.
Synonymsreactinginterfacing - 03 C1 Advanced
adj.describing things or people that are currently having an effect on each other.
adj.functioning as a participial adjective to describe entities currently engaged in mutual action or influence.
Simple“The interacting parts of the machine must be oiled regularly.”
In context“The model accounts for multiple interacting variables, including market volatility and consumer confidence, to predict long-term economic trends.”