Term: tamper with
Tamper with (phrasal verb) /ˈtæm.pɚ wɪð/:
- To touch or change something without permission, especially in order to damage it or change the results. LV: patvaļīgi mainīt, sabojāt, iejaukties.
- In a legal context, to interfere with a witness or evidence to change the outcome of a trial. LV: ietekmēt (lieciniekus), viltot (pierādījumus).
Example sentences:
- Someone tried to tamper with the lock on the front door, but they couldn’t get inside.
- It is a serious crime to tamper with the results of a drug test.
- The technician noticed that the safety seal was broken, suggesting someone had tried to tamper with the machine.
Common phrases:
- Tamper-proof packaging: Design features that make it very difficult to open or change a product without leaving clear evidence.”Medicine must be sold in tamper-proof packaging to ensure consumer safety.”
- Tamper with evidence: To illegally change or hide items needed for a police investigation.”The suspect was charged with attempting to tamper with evidence by deleting his browser history.”
- Tamper with a witness: To threaten or influence someone who is supposed to testify in court.”The lawyer was disbarred for trying to tamper with a witness before the trial.”
- Tamper-evident seal: A sticker or tape that shows a visible mark if it has been touched.”Check that the tamper-evident seal is intact before consuming the drink.”