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interrupt
/,ɪntə'rəpt/
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Definitions of interrupt
  1. verb
    make a break in
    "We interrupt the program for the following messages"

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    break up cut off disrupt
  2. verb
    terminate
    "She interrupted her pregnancy"

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    break
    type of:
    terminate end
  3. verb
    interfere in someone else's activity
    "Please don't interrupt me while I'm on the phone"

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    disrupt
  4. verb
    destroy the peace or tranquility of
    "Don't interrupt me when I'm reading"

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    disturb
    type of:
    act move
  5. noun
    a signal that temporarily stops the execution of a program so that another procedure can be carried out
    type of:
    signal
Examples of interrupt
  • "We interrupt the program for the following messages"
  • "She interrupted her pregnancy"
  • "Please don't interrupt me while I'm on the phone"
  • "Don't interrupt me when I'm reading"
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