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Meaning of the word interrupt in English

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interrupt

US /ˌɪn.t̬əˈrʌpt/
UK /ˌɪn.t̬əˈrʌpt/
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Verb

1.

stop the continuous progress of (an activity or process)

Example:
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Please don't interrupt me while I'm speaking.
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The meeting was interrupted by a fire alarm.
Synonym:
disruptbreakdisturbcut shortsuspend
2.

break the continuous sound or flow of (a voice or sound)

Example:
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A sudden cough interrupted her speech.
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The static interrupted the radio signal.
Synonym:
breakcut offdiscontinuehalt
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