Interupsyon (en. Interruption)

in-te-rup-syon

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A break or disruption in the flow of something.
The interruption in his speech caused confusion.
Ang interupsyon sa kanyang talumpati ay nagdulot ng kaguluhan.
Stopping a process or conversation.
There was an interruption in the meeting when the telephone suddenly rang.
May interupsyon sa meeting nang biglang nag-ring ang telepono.
Obstructing or derailing the order.
The interruption of people in line is unacceptable.
Ang interupsyon ng mga tao sa linya ay hindi katanggap-tanggap.

Etymology

from the English word 'interruption'

Common Phrases and Expressions

interruption in conversation
disruption of the flow of conversation
interupsyon sa usapan
interruption in broadcast
disruption in the flow of a radio or television program
interupsyon sa broadcast

Related Words

cut
a breaking or stopping of something.
putol
stop
the occurrence of a stop or halt.
huminto

Slang Meanings

interruptions
There's no peace in the discussion because of interruptions, they keep arguing and talking over each other.
Walang kapayapaan sa usapan kasi puro interupsyon, lagi na lang silang nagtatalo at salit-salit.
cutting in
That person is such a cutter, they can't help but speak up when someone else is talking.
Napaka-pagtawid ng tao, hindi makapagpigil na magsalita kapag may ibang nagsasalita.
interjecting
Because of his interjecting, the discussion didn't finish.
Dahil sa kanyang pagsabat, hindi natapos ang talakayan.