Interrupt — synonyms, definition

1. interrupt (Verb)

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interrupt (Verb) — Make a break in. ex. "We interrupt the program for the following messages"

interrupt (Verb) — Destroy the peace or tranquility of. ex. "Don't interrupt me when I'm reading"

interrupt (Verb) — Interfere in someone else's activity. ex. "Please don't interrupt me while I'm on the phone"

interrupt (Verb) — Terminate. ex. "She interrupted her pregnancy"

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2. interrupt (Noun)

interrupt (Noun) — A signal that temporarily stops the execution of a program so that another procedure can be carried out.

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