Meaning & Definition of Interruption in English
Interruption
Pronunciation:
/ˌɪntəˈrʌpʃən/Part of Speech:
nounPlural:
interruptionsMeaning and Definition of Interruption
1. Primary Definition
A break in the continuity of something.
2. Detailed Definitions
Definition: A pause or break in an activity or event.
Example Sentence: The meeting was filled with interruptions from the audience.
Definition: An act of preventing something from continuing.
Example Sentence: Her phone call was a brief interruption of his work.
Definition: The state of being interrupted.
Example Sentence: The interruption in service caused delays for many customers.
Definition: A break or disturbance in the process of communication.
Example Sentence: Interruption during a lecture can disrupt the flow of information.
Definition: An unexpected disturbance that disrupts an ongoing procedure.
Example Sentence: The fire alarm caused a sudden interruption during the performance.
Etymology
Origin: From Latin 'interruptionem', meaning 'a breaking in'.
Synonyms
Common Phrases and Expressions
- 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.
Translations
- Spanish: interrupción
- French: interruption
- German: Unterbrechung
- Russian: перерыв
Related Words
- 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.
Slang Meanings of interruption
Meaning: Butting in
Example Sentence: She always butts in during meetings.
Meaning: Cutting off
Example Sentence: I hate it when people cutting off my sentences.