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Meaning & Definition of Interruption in English

English

Interruption

Pronunciation:

/ˌɪntəˈrʌpʃən/

Part of Speech:

noun

Plural:

interruptions

Meaning 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

break | disruption | pause | halt | interference

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.