Meaning of the word interpellate in English

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interpellate

US /ɪntərˈpɛleɪt/

UK /ɪnˈtɜːpəleɪt/

to question formally a minister on a matter of policy or public importance

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The opposition party decided to interpellate the Prime Minister on the new economic policy.

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The committee has the right to interpellate any government official.

Synonym:

question challenge grill cross-examine interrogate

to interrupt a speaker to ask a question or make a comment

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He tried to interpellate the speaker during the heated debate.

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Please do not interpellate the professor until he finishes his lecture.

Synonym:

interrupt interject intervene cut in