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- Dictionaryinterrupt/ˌɪntəˈrʌpt/
verb
- 1. stop the continuous progress of (an activity or process): "the buzzer interrupted his thoughts" Similar
- 2. break the continuity of (a line or surface): "the coastal plain is interrupted by chains of large lagoons" Similar
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INTERRUPT definition: 1. to stop a person from speaking for a short period by something you say or do: 2. to stop…. Learn more.
The meaning of INTERRUPT is to stop or hinder by breaking in. How to use interrupt in a sentence.
Interrupt definition: to cause or make a break in the continuity or uniformity of (a course, process, condition, etc.).. See examples of INTERRUPT used in a sentence.
a. to break into or in upon (a discussion, train of thought, etc.) b. to break in upon (a person) who is speaking, working, etc.; stop or hinder. 2. to make a break in the continuity of; cut off; obstruct. verb intransitive. 3. to make an interruption, esp. in another's speech, action, etc.
Definition of interrupt verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
To interrupt someone is to interfere in their activity, disrupt their conversation, or to disturb their peace and quiet. Imagine you're watching reruns of Jeopardy! and your mom interrupts you, threatening to turn off the TV unless you take the trash out.
1. to break the continuity of (an action, event, etc) or hinder (a person) by intrusion. 2. ( tr) to cease to perform (some action) 3. ( tr) to obstruct (a view) 4. to prevent or disturb (a conversation, discussion, etc) by questions, interjections, or comment. n.
to stop someone while they are talking or doing something, by saying or doing something yourself: Sorry to interrupt, but what time is it? I was trying to work but the children were interrupting me. Fewer examples. I hate to interrupt, John, but we need to leave. I was interrupted and lost my train of thought. "I didn't say that," John interrupted.
Interrupt, discontinue, suspend imply breaking off something temporarily or permanently. Interrupt may have either meaning: to interrupt a meeting. To discontinue is to stop or leave off, often permanently: to discontinue a building program.
Interrupt Definition. To break into or in upon (a discussion, train of thought, etc.) To make an interruption, esp. in another's speech, action, etc. To break in upon (a person) who is speaking, working, etc.; stop or hinder. To stop (someone engaged in an activity) by saying or doing something.
