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intercepting
UK
/ˌɪntəˈsɛptɪŋ/
US
/ˌɪntərˈsɛptɪŋ/
Translations
UK
/ˌɪntəˈsɛptɪŋ/
US
/ˌɪntərˈsɛptɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe something that carries out an interception.
The intercepting radar system was crucial in preventing the missile from reaching its target.
Le système radar interceptant était crucial pour empêcher le missile d'atteindre sa cible.
UK
/ˌɪntəˈsɛptɪŋ/
US
/ˌɪntɚˈsɛptɪŋ/
Gerund form referring to the act or process of intercepting.
The intercepting of enemy communications was vital to the operation.
L'interception des communications ennemies était vitale pour l'opération.
intercepting
Gerund
intercepted
Past Simple
intercepted
Past Participle
intercepting
Gerund
UK
/ˌɪntəˈsɛpt/
US
/ˌɪntərˈsɛpt/
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.
The defender managed to intercept the ball and prevent a touchdown.
Le défenseur a réussi à intercepter le ballon et à empêcher un touchdown.
Additional translations
Definitions
The intercepting radar system was crucial in preventing the missile from reaching its target.
The intercepting of enemy communications was vital to the operation.
The police were able to intercept the package before it reached its destination.
The defender managed to intercept the ball and prevent a touchdown.
The curve intercepts the x-axis at two points.