interact

[ in-ter-akt ]
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verb (used without object)
  1. to act one upon another: A person's microbiome and immune system may interact in ways that promote inflammation.

  2. to communicate, work, or participate in an activity with someone or something: a boss who seldom interacts with employees; a user interacting with a computer program.

Origin of interact

1
First recorded in 1740–50; inter- + act

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British Dictionary definitions for interact

interact

/ (ˌɪntərˈækt) /


verb
  1. (intr) to act on or in close relation with each other

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