punctuate
US /ˈpʌŋk.tuː.eɪt/
UK /ˈpʌŋk.tuː.eɪt/

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2.
intervallare, interrompere
occur at intervals throughout (a series of events or a period of time)
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His speech was punctuated by applause.
Il suo discorso era intervallato da applausi.
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The silence was punctuated by the distant sound of church bells.
Il silenzio era interrotto dal suono lontano delle campane della chiesa.