trespass on something

trespass on something
ˈtrespass on sth derived
(formal) to make unfair use of sb's time, help, etc.
Syn: encroach on

I mustn't trespass on your time any longer.

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Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • trespass — [[t]tre̱spəs[/t]] trespasses, trespassing, trespassed 1) VERB If someone trespasses, they go onto someone else s land without their permission. [V prep] They were trespassing on private property... You re trespassing! Derived words: trespasser… …   English dictionary

  • trespass — 1 verb (intransitive + on) 1 to go onto someone s private land without their permission 2 old use to do something wrong; sin 1 trespasser noun (C) trespass on sth phrasal verb (T) to unfairly use more than you should of someone else s time, help… …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • trespass — verb 1》 enter someone s land or property without permission. 2》 (trespass on) make unfair claims on or take advantage of (something). 3》 (trespass against) archaic or literary commit an offence against (a person or a set of rules). noun 1》 Law… …   English new terms dictionary

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