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

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2.
onderbreken, afwisselen
occur at intervals throughout (a series of events or a period of time)
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His speech was punctuated by applause.
Zijn toespraak werd onderbroken door applaus.
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The silence was punctuated by the distant sound of church bells.
De stilte werd onderbroken door het verre geluid van kerkklokken.