Interrupted

/ˌɪntəˈrʌptɪd/

Meaning & Definition

verb

past tense of 'interrupt'; to stop the continuous progress of an activity or process.

She interrupted the meeting to share her important findings.

stopped briefly or temporarily.

They had to pause their conversation as she interrupted with a question.

caused a break in the flow or continuity.

The signal was interrupted due to poor weather conditions.

From Latin 'interrumpere', meaning 'to break between'.

interrupted sleep:

Sleep that is disturbed or broken by awakenings.

interrupted conversation:

A dialogue that is stopped or disrupted before completion.

interrupted service:

A service that is temporarily halted or discontinued.

Cutting someone off during a conversation.

Don't be rude and interrupt me!

Suddenly stopping an activity.

We were having a good time until the rain interrupted the picnic.