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intercept

UK
/ˈɪntəˌsɛpt/
US
/ˈɪntərˌsɛpt/

Translations

interceptnoun
intercepts
pl
UK
/ˈɪntəˌsɛpt/
US
/ˈɪntərˌsɛpt/
ordonnée à l'origineEn mathématiques, pour l’intercept d’une courbe avec l’axe des ordonnées.
The y-intercept of the line is 3.
L’ordonnée à l’origine de la droite est 3.
interceptionAction d’arrêter ou de saisir quelque chose en cours de route; aussi en sport.
The police set up an intercept to catch the smuggled goods before they reached the city.
La police a organisé une interception pour saisir les marchandises de contrebande avant qu’elles n’atteignent la ville.
Additional translations
segment d'interceptionEn géométrie.
Synonyms
seizure
interception
blockage
obstruction
capture
interceptverb
intercepted
Past Simple
intercepted
Past Participle
intercepting
Gerund
UK
/ˌɪntəˈsɛpt/
US
/ˌɪntərˈsɛpt/
intercepterEn sport, notamment au football américain.
The defender managed to intercept the ball and prevent a touchdown.
Le défenseur a réussi à intercepter le ballon et à empêcher un touchdown.
The police were able to intercept the package before it reached its destination.
La police a pu intercepter le colis avant qu’il n’atteigne sa destination.
Additional translations
couperEn mathématiques, au sens de couper ou croiser un axe.
Synonyms
catch
seize
block
interfere
obstruct
stop
cut off

Definitions

interceptnoun
The point at which a line or curve intersects an axis on a graph.
The y-intercept of the line is 3, meaning it crosses the y-axis at the point (0, 3).
An act of stopping or seizing something on its way from one place to another.
The police set up an intercept to catch the smuggled goods before they reached the city.
A pass in a sport, especially football, that is caught by a player on the opposing team.
The cornerback made a crucial intercept in the final minutes of the game, securing the victory for his team.
A segment of a line between the points where it intersects two specified lines, curves, or axes.
In the triangle, the intercept of the transversal between the two sides measured 5 cm.
interceptverb
To stop, seize, or interrupt the progress or course of something.
The police were able to intercept the package before it reached its destination.
To catch or receive a pass in sports, especially in football, intended for an opponent.
The defender managed to intercept the ball and prevent a touchdown.
(Mathematics) To cut or cross a line, plane, or axis at a specific point.
The curve intercepts the x-axis at two points.
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