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intercepting
UK
/ˌɪntəˈsɛptɪŋ/
US
/ˌɪntərˈsɛptɪŋ/
UK
/ˌɪntəˈsɛptɪŋ/
US
/ˌɪntərˈsɛptɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe something that carries out an interception.
Translations
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.
Definitions
The intercepting radar system was crucial in preventing the missile from reaching its target.
UK
/ˌɪntəˈsɛptɪŋ/
US
/ˌɪntɚˈsɛptɪŋ/
Gerund form referring to the act or process of intercepting.
Translations
The intercepting of enemy communications was vital to the operation.
L'interception des communications ennemies était vitale pour l'opération.
Definitions
The intercepting of enemy communications was vital to the operation.
intercepting
ing-form
intercepted
Past Simple
intercepted
Past Participle
intercepting
ing-form
UK
/ˌɪntəˈsɛpt/
US
/ˌɪntərˈsɛpt/
Translations
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 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.
Definitions
The y-intercept of the line is 3, meaning it crosses the y-axis at the point (0, 3).
The police set up an intercept to catch the smuggled goods before they reached the city.
The cornerback made a crucial intercept in the final minutes of the game, securing the victory for his team.
In the triangle, the intercept of the transversal between the two sides measured 5 cm.