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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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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.
verb. /ˌɪntəˈrʌpt/ Verb Forms. [intransitive, transitive] to say or do something that makes somebody stop what they are saying or doing. Sorry to interrupt, but there's someone to see you. interrupt with something Would you mind not interrupting with questions all the time? interrupt somebody/something I hope I'm not interrupting you.
INTERRUPT definition: 1. to stop a person from speaking for a short period by something you say or do: 2. to stop…. Learn more.
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.
1. : to stop or hinder by breaking in. interrupted the speaker with frequent questions. 2. : to break the uniformity or continuity of. a hot spell occasionally interrupted by a period of cool weather. intransitive verb. : to break in upon an action. especially : to break in with questions or remarks while another is speaking. interruptible.
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.
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.
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.
interrupt meaning, definition, what is interrupt: to stop someone from continuing what the...: Learn more.
