Interrupt - definition of interrupt by The Free Dictionary 1 to cause or make a break in the continuity or uniformity of (a course, process, condition, etc ) 2 to break off or cause to cease, as in the middle of something: He interrupted his work to answer the bell 3 to stop (a person) in the midst of something, esp by an interjected remark
interrupt - WordReference. com Dictionary of English Interrupt, discontinue, suspend imply breaking off something temporarily or permanently Interrupt may have either meaning: to interrupt a meeting To discontinue is to stop or leave off, often permanently: to discontinue a building program
Interrupt Definition Meaning | YourDictionary To break in upon (a person) who is speaking, working, etc ; stop or hinder To stop (someone engaged in an activity) by saying or doing something The baby interrupted me while I was on the phone To make a break in the continuity of; cut off; obstruct
interrupt | Dictionaries and vocabulary tools for English language . . . to cause to stop; break off Loud banging on the door interrupted the conversation I'm sorry to interrupt your meeting, but this call is urgent to break the continuity of (someone) acting or speaking, esp with a request or remark A heckler interrupted the politician in the middle of her speech Please don't interrupt me when I'm working
Interrupt Definition Meaning | Britannica Dictionary INTERRUPT meaning: 1 : to ask questions or say things while another person is speaking to do or say something that causes someone to stop speaking; 2 : to cause (something) to stop happening for a time