English to English

intercept
(,/I/nt/@/r's/E/pt )

noun (n)

  • the point at which a line intersects a coordinate axis(noun.cognition)
    source: wordnet30
  • A part cut off or intercepted, as a portion of a line included between two points, or cut off two straight lines or curves.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • seize on its way(verb.contact)
    Example:
    The fighter plane was ordered to intercept an aircraft that had entered the country's airspace.
    Synonym:
    stop
    source: wordnet30
  • tap a telephone or telegraph wire to get information(verb.perception)
    Synonym:
    bug, tap, wiretap
    source: wordnet30
  • To take or seize by the way, or before arrival at the destined place; to cause to stop on the passage; as, to intercept a letter; a telegram will intercept him at Paris.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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