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interrupt
(,/I/nt/@/'r/@/pt )

noun (n)

  • a signal that temporarily stops the execution of a program so that another procedure can be carried out(noun.phenomenon)
    source: wordnet30

preposition (pre)

  • Broken; interrupted.(preposition)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • make a break in(verb.communication)
    Example:
    We interrupt the program for the following messages.
    Synonym:
    break up, cut off, disrupt
    source: wordnet30
  • destroy the peace or tranquility of(verb.change)
    Example:
    Don't interrupt me when I'm reading.
    Synonym:
    disturb
    source: wordnet30
  • interfere in someone else's activity(verb.change)
    Example:
    Please don't interrupt me while I'm on the phone.
    Synonym:
    disrupt
    source: wordnet30
  • terminate(verb.change)
    Example:
    She interrupted her pregnancy.
    Synonym:
    ax, axe, break, close out
    source: wordnet30
  • To break into, or between; to stop, or hinder by breaking in upon the course or progress of; to interfere with the current or motion of; to cause a temporary cessation of; as, to interrupt the remarks of anyone speaking.(verb)
    source: webster1913

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