interrupt
1 of 2verb/ˌɪntəˈrʌpt/
Forms:interrupts,interrupting,interrupted,interrupted
1
to stop or pause a process, activity, etc. temporarily
B2transitive- She interrupted the meeting to ask a question.
- He interrupted the lecture to clarify a point.
- The phone call interrupted our conversation.
- The alarm clock interrupted her sleep.
- They are interrupting the game to fix a technical issue.
2
to disturb or disrupt the calmness or serenity of a situation or person
transitive- A sudden argument interrupted the peaceful dinner, leaving everyone uncomfortable.
- The sirens interrupted the otherwise peaceful night in the city.
- The unexpected phone call interrupted the calm of the afternoon.
- The unexpected phone call interrupted her while she was reading.
- The chaotic shouting from the street interrupted them.
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3
to stop someone from speaking by speaking or acting before they finish
transitive- The teacher interrupted the student to correct a misunderstanding.
- Interrupting the speaker, she asked a question that couldn’t wait.
- Please don’t interrupt me while I’m explaining this concept.
- He was in the middle of his story when she interrupted him with a laugh.
- The child interrupted his parents to ask for a snack.
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4
to disrupt or break the continuous flow or smoothness of something
transitive- A colorful painting on the wall interrupted the otherwise dull decor.
- The tree roots interrupted the sidewalk, creating uneven surfaces.
- A small dent interrupted the smooth surface of the car door.
- The jagged rocks interrupted the otherwise flat terrain.
- The fence interrupted the natural landscape, creating a visible boundary.
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