interrupt

[ verb in-tuh-ruhpt; noun in-tuh-ruhpt ]

/ verb ˌɪn təˈrʌpt; noun ˈɪn təˌrʌpt /

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verb (used with object)

to cause or make a break in the continuity or uniformity of (a course, process, condition, etc.).

to break off or cause to cease, as in the middle of something: He interrupted his work to answer the bell.

to stop (a person) in the midst of doing or saying something, especially by an interjected remark: May I interrupt you to comment on your last remark?

verb (used without object)

to cause a break or discontinuance; interfere with action or speech, especially by interjecting a remark: Please don't interrupt.

noun

Computers. a hardware signal that breaks the flow of program execution and transfers control to a predetermined storage location so that another procedure can be followed or a new operation carried out.

Origin of interrupt

First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English interrupten, from Latin interruptus, past participle of interrumpere “to break apart,” equivalent to inter- “between, among, together” + rup-, variant stem of rumpere “to burst” + -tus past participle suffix; see inter-, rupture

SYNONYMS FOR interrupt

1, 3 intermit.

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ANTONYMS FOR interrupt

1, 2 continue.

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synonym study for interrupt

1, 3. 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. To suspend is to break off relations, operations, proceedings, privileges, etc., for a certain period of time, usually with the stipulation that they will be resumed at a stated time: to suspend operations during a strike.

OTHER WORDS FROM interrupt

in·ter·rupt·ed·ly, adverbin·ter·rupt·ed·ness, nounin·ter·rupt·i·ble, adjectivein·ter·rup·tive, adjective

non·in·ter·rupt·i·ble, adjectivenon·in·ter·rup·tive, adjectivere·in·ter·rupt, verbself-in·ter·rupt·ing, adjectiveun·in·ter·rupt·i·ble, adjectiveun·in·ter·rupt·ing, adjectiveun·in·ter·rup·tive, adjective

Words nearby interrupt

interrogator, interrogatories, interrogator-responsor, interrogatory, in terrorem clause, interrupt, interrupted, interrupted fern, interrupted screw, interrupted suture, interrupter

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Example sentences from the Web for interrupt

A contest is divided into two 45-minute periods with a 15-minute halftime, and there are no commercials to interrupt the action.
Rupert Murdoch Bets a Half-Billion Dollars That the Next World Cup Will Be Even Bigger in America|Evan Weiner|June 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST
This one, as the name implies, involves ingesting the long-lasting hallucinogen with the power to interrupt her addiction.
Hallucinating Away a Heroin Addiction|Abby Haglage|May 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Since a tight feeling in your lungs is so common during panic attacks, deep breathing can interrupt that cycle.
How to Overcome Anxiety, Starting Now|DailyBurn|April 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST
At some points she almost lost control, then seemed to interrupt Romney more often than Obama.
Matt Latimer: Why I Still Hate Town-Hall Debates|Matt Latimer|October 17, 2012|DAILY BEAST

You, being a card-carrying member of the American elite—” Carville asserts before I interrupt him with a sarcastic “thank you.
James Carville on His New Book, ‘It’s the Middle Class, Stupid!’|Lloyd Grove|July 9, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Good-night, Lady Peters; do not interrupt me again, if you please.
Wife in Name Only|Charlotte M. Braeme (Bertha M. Clay)
And I took a cake over to Peg, Grace was forced to interrupt to make known.
The Girl Scouts at Camp Comalong|Lillian Garis
You must do nothing to encroach upon another's rights, or to interrupt and disturb your companions in their pursuits.
The Teacher|Jacob Abbott
But greater visitants than a poor steward were about to interrupt the savage quiet of Timon's solitude.
Tales from Shakespeare|Charles Lamb and Mary Lamb
One of the reasons he is Governor at thirty-six is that he always does attend to the matters that interrupt him.
The Militants|Mary Raymond Shipman Andrews

British Dictionary definitions for interrupt

interrupt

/ (ˌɪntəˈrʌpt) /

verb

to break the continuity of (an action, event, etc) or hinder (a person) by intrusion

(tr) to cease to perform (some action)

(tr) to obstruct (a view)

to prevent or disturb (a conversation, discussion, etc) by questions, interjections, or comment

noun

the signal to initiate the stopping of the running of one computer program in order to run another, after which the running of the original program is usually continued

Derived forms of interrupt

interruptible, adjectiveinterruptive, adjectiveinterruptively, adverb

Word Origin for interrupt

C15: from Latin interrumpere, from inter- + rumpere to break

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单词	interrupt
释义	interrupt [ verb in-tuh-ruhpt; noun in-tuh-ruhpt ] / verb ˌɪn təˈrʌpt; noun ˈɪn təˌrʌpt / SEE SYNONYMS FOR interrupt ON THESAURUS.COM verb (used with object) to cause or make a break in the continuity or uniformity of (a course, process, condition, etc.). to break off or cause to cease, as in the middle of something: He interrupted his work to answer the bell. to stop (a person) in the midst of doing or saying something, especially by an interjected remark: May I interrupt you to comment on your last remark? verb (used without object) to cause a break or discontinuance; interfere with action or speech, especially by interjecting a remark: Please don't interrupt. noun Computers. a hardware signal that breaks the flow of program execution and transfers control to a predetermined storage location so that another procedure can be followed or a new operation carried out. Origin of interrupt First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English interrupten, from Latin interruptus, past participle of interrumpere “to break apart,” equivalent to inter- “between, among, together” + rup-, variant stem of rumpere “to burst” + -tus past participle suffix; see inter-, rupture SYNONYMS FOR interrupt 1, 3 intermit. SEE SYNONYMS FOR interrupt ON THESAURUS.COM ANTONYMS FOR interrupt 1, 2 continue. SEE ANTONYMS FOR interrupt ON THESAURUS.COM synonym study for interrupt 1, 3. 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. To suspend is to break off relations, operations, proceedings, privileges, etc., for a certain period of time, usually with the stipulation that they will be resumed at a stated time: to suspend operations during a strike. OTHER WORDS FROM interrupt in·ter·rupt·ed·ly, adverbin·ter·rupt·ed·ness, nounin·ter·rupt·i·ble, adjectivein·ter·rup·tive, adjective non·in·ter·rupt·i·ble, adjectivenon·in·ter·rup·tive, adjectivere·in·ter·rupt, verbself-in·ter·rupt·ing, adjectiveun·in·ter·rupt·i·ble, adjectiveun·in·ter·rupt·ing, adjectiveun·in·ter·rup·tive, adjective Words nearby interrupt interrogator, interrogatories, interrogator-responsor, interrogatory, in terrorem clause, interrupt, interrupted, interrupted fern, interrupted screw, interrupted suture, interrupter Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for interrupt A contest is divided into two 45-minute periods with a 15-minute halftime, and there are no commercials to interrupt the action. Rupert Murdoch Bets a Half-Billion Dollars That the Next World Cup Will Be Even Bigger in America\|Evan Weiner\|June 30, 2014\|DAILY BEAST This one, as the name implies, involves ingesting the long-lasting hallucinogen with the power to interrupt her addiction. Hallucinating Away a Heroin Addiction\|Abby Haglage\|May 4, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Since a tight feeling in your lungs is so common during panic attacks, deep breathing can interrupt that cycle. How to Overcome Anxiety, Starting Now\|DailyBurn\|April 5, 2014\|DAILY BEAST At some points she almost lost control, then seemed to interrupt Romney more often than Obama. Matt Latimer: Why I Still Hate Town-Hall Debates\|Matt Latimer\|October 17, 2012\|DAILY BEAST You, being a card-carrying member of the American elite—” Carville asserts before I interrupt him with a sarcastic “thank you. James Carville on His New Book, ‘It’s the Middle Class, Stupid!’\|Lloyd Grove\|July 9, 2012\|DAILY BEAST Good-night, Lady Peters; do not interrupt me again, if you please. Wife in Name Only\|Charlotte M. Braeme (Bertha M. Clay) And I took a cake over to Peg, Grace was forced to interrupt to make known. The Girl Scouts at Camp Comalong\|Lillian Garis You must do nothing to encroach upon another's rights, or to interrupt and disturb your companions in their pursuits. The Teacher\|Jacob Abbott But greater visitants than a poor steward were about to interrupt the savage quiet of Timon's solitude. Tales from Shakespeare\|Charles Lamb and Mary Lamb One of the reasons he is Governor at thirty-six is that he always does attend to the matters that interrupt him. The Militants\|Mary Raymond Shipman Andrews British Dictionary definitions for interrupt interrupt / (ˌɪntəˈrʌpt) / verb to break the continuity of (an action, event, etc) or hinder (a person) by intrusion (tr) to cease to perform (some action) (tr) to obstruct (a view) to prevent or disturb (a conversation, discussion, etc) by questions, interjections, or comment noun the signal to initiate the stopping of the running of one computer program in order to run another, after which the running of the original program is usually continued Derived forms of interrupt interruptible, adjectiveinterruptive, adjectiveinterruptively, adverb Word Origin for interrupt C15: from Latin interrumpere, from inter- + rumpere to break Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to interrupt hinder, cut off, disturb, suspend, halt, prevent, discontinue, stop, punctuate, cut short, delay, hold up, impede, break, heckle, break off, obstruct, defer, intrude, cut
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