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interceptor

UK
/ˌɪntəˈsɛptə/
US
/ˌɪntərˈsɛptər/

Translations

interceptornoun
interceptors
pl
UK
/ˌɪntəˈsɛptə/
US
/ˌɪntərˈsɛptər/
intercepteurSe dit d’un aéronef, d’un missile ou d’un dispositif destiné à intercepter une cible.
The military deployed an interceptor to neutralize the incoming threat.
L’armée a déployé un intercepteur pour neutraliser la menace entrante.
intercepteurSe dit d’un appareil ou d’un mécanisme qui intercepte un signal, des données ou un flux.
The network security system includes an interceptor to block unauthorized access.
Le système de sécurité du réseau comprend un intercepteur pour bloquer les accès non autorisés.
Additional translations
intercepteurDans le domaine policier et automobile, désigne un véhicule rapide destiné à l’interception ou à la poursuite.
Synonyms
intercepting agent
interceptor aircraft
blocker
catcher
intercepting device
interceptoradjective
more interceptor
Comp.
most interceptor
Super.
UK
/ˌɪn.təˈsɛp.tə/
US
/ˌɪn.tɚˈsɛp.tɚ/
Used attributively in compounds such as "interceptor missile" or "interceptor aircraft"
intercepteurEmployé surtout dans le domaine militaire.
Interceptor missiles were positioned along the border.
Des missiles intercepteurs ont été positionnés le long de la frontière.
Synonyms
blocking
interdicting
defensive
intercepting
interceptive
interceptorial
intervening

Definitions

interceptornoun
A person or thing that intercepts, especially a fast aircraft or missile designed to intercept and destroy enemy aircraft or missiles.
The military deployed an interceptor to neutralize the incoming threat.
A device or mechanism that intercepts and prevents the passage of something, such as a signal or data.
The network security system includes an interceptor to block unauthorized access.
A high-performance police car used for rapid pursuit of suspects.
The highway patrol's interceptor caught up with the speeding driver in minutes.
interceptoradjective
Designed or adapted for interception of enemy aircraft, missiles, or criminals.
Interceptor missiles were positioned along the border.
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