Interruption

/ˌɪntəˈrʌpʃən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The act of breaking the continuity or uniformity of something.

Her interruption during the meeting caused confusion among the team members.

An instance of stopping something in progress.

There was a brief interruption in the power supply, which led to the computer shutting down.

A break in the continuity of a conversation or speech.

His speech was full of interruptions from the audience, making it hard to follow.

A disruption of an ongoing activity or event.

The concert was marked by an unexpected interruption when the fire alarm went off.

From Latin 'interruptionem', meaning 'a breaking in'.

interruption of service

A temporary halt of a service, often used in utility contexts.

face an interruption

To experience a break or disruption in an ongoing activity.

pause for interruption

To temporarily stop due to an unexpected event.

interrupt

To stop a person from speaking by saying or doing something.

disrupt

To interrupt the normal course or continuity of something.

break

To separate into pieces, disrupt or physically intervene.

Butting in

She always butts in during meetings.

Cutting off

I hate it when people cutting off my sentences.