interact

Everyday

1. To interact means to talk, play or work with other people and respond to them. tree →
2. In science, things interact when they affect each other, like chemicals reacting or animals in a food web. tree →
3. To interact with a computer, game or display means to use it by clicking, touching or speaking. tree →

In the lessons

In PSHE, people interact with friends; in science, living things interact in ecosystems; in computing, users interact with apps. Phrases: «interact with», «interact online», «interactive whiteboard».

Examples

• Our puppy loves to interact with other dogs. tree →
• The new pupil was shy but soon began to interact with the class. tree →
• Plants and animals interact in a habitat. tree →
• Some medicines interact with each other badly. tree →
• You can interact with the museum displays by pressing buttons. tree →
• We interact online, but be careful who you talk to. tree →
• Bees and flowers interact: bees get food, flowers get pollen moved. tree →
• The game lets players interact with characters. tree →

Note

Regular verb. Usually followed by «with». An interactive whiteboard lets you touch the screen. Safety: only interact online with people you know in real life.