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interrupt

UK
/ˌɪn.təˈrʌpt/
US
/ˌɪn.təˈrʌpt/

Translations

interruptnoun
interrupts
pl
UK
/ˌɪntəˈrʌpt/
US
/ˌɪntəˈrʌpt/
The power outage caused an interrupt in the production line.
La panne de courant a causé une interruption sur la ligne de production.
Additional translations
interruptionInformatique.
Synonyms
intervening
pause
disruption
interruption
break
interruptverb
interrupted
Past Simple
interrupted
Past Participle
interrupting
Gerund
UK
/ˌɪn.təˈrʌpt/
US
/ˌɪn.təˈrʌpt/
The loud noise interrupted the meeting.
Le bruit fort a interrompu la réunion.
Additional translations
couperEmploi courant, surtout pour une interruption soudaine ou pour couper la parole.
Synonyms
cut in
pause
stop
break
disrupt
halt
disturb
intervene
Antonyms
proceed
continue

Definitions

interruptnoun
A break in continuity or an abrupt stop in an activity or process.
The power outage caused an interrupt in the production line.
A signal to a computer or processor indicating the need for attention or a change in execution.
The system received an interrupt from the keyboard input.
interruptverb
To stop the continuous progress of an activity or process.
The loud noise interrupted the meeting.
To break the continuity of a line or surface.
The river interrupts the landscape, creating a natural boundary.
To stop someone from speaking by saying or doing something.
Please don't interrupt me while I'm talking.
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