No. 4,396 in Catalan
interposar
"Interposar" means "to interpose" or "to put between."
In a sentence
El tribunal va decidir interposar una demanda contra l'empresa.
The court decided to file a lawsuit against the company.
In this sentence, 'interposar' is used in the legal context, meaning 'to file' or 'to submit' a lawsuit or claim.
Va interposar la seva mà per protegir-se del sol.
He placed his hand to shield himself from the sun.
Here, 'interposar' is used to mean 'to place between,' showing physical interposition to block or shield.
Ell sempre intenta interposar la pau entre els seus amics en conflicte.
He always tries to mediate peace among his friends in conflict.
In this instance, 'interposar' is used metaphorically to signify mediation or intervention to resolve conflicts.
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