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interrupt
'interrupt' - used as a noun
1. a signal that temporarily stops the execution of a program so that another procedure can be carried out

'interrupt' - used as a verb
2. make a break in
We interrupt the program for the following messages
 3. destroy the peace or tranquility of
Don't interrupt me when I'm reading
 4. interfere in someone else's activity
Please don't interrupt me while I'm on the phone
 5. terminate
She interrupted her pregnancy

derived forms
1. Interrupt / Plural
interrupts
2. Interrupt / Past
interrupted
3. Interrupt / Third Person
interrupts
4. Interrupt / Present Participle
interrupting
Variations of 'interrupt'
  • act
  • barge in
  • break
  • break in
  • break off
  • butt in
  • chime in
  • chisel in
  • cut in
  • discontinue
  • end
  • move
  • put in
  • signal
  • stop
  • terminate
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