Meaning & Definition of Interrupt in English
English⟶
Interrupt
/ɪntərəpt/
noun
1. A signal that temporarily stops the execution of a program so that another procedure can be carried out
synonym:
- interrupt
verb
1. Make a break in
- "We interrupt the program for the following messages"
synonym:
- interrupt,
- disrupt,
- break up,
- cut off
2. Destroy the peace or tranquility of
- "Don't interrupt me when i'm reading"
synonym:
- interrupt,
- disturb
3. Interfere in someone else's activity
- "Please don't interrupt me while i'm on the phone"
synonym:
- interrupt,
- disrupt
4. Terminate
- "She interrupted her pregnancy"
- "Break a lucky streak"
- "Break the cycle of poverty"
synonym:
- interrupt,
- break
Examples of using
I didn't want to interrupt the discussion.
Did I interrupt something?
Please don't interrupt me, Tom.