interrupter

UK
/ˌɪntəˈrʌptə/
US
/ˌɪntəˈrʌptɚ/

Translations

interrupternoun
interrupters
pl
UK
/ˌɪntəˈrʌptə/
US
/ˌɪntəˈrʌptɚ/
The interrupter kept cutting in during the meeting.
L'interrompeur n'a cessé d'intervenir pendant la réunion.
interrupteurTerme technique, en électricité.
The circuit interrupter tripped after the power surge.
L'interrupteur de circuit s'est déclenché après la surtension.
interrupteradjective
UK
/ˌɪntəˈrʌptə/
US
/ˌɪntəˈrʌptər/
Used attributively before a noun to describe something that interrupts, especially in technical contexts.
Additional translations
interruptifSens technique, surtout en électricité ; emploi rare.

Definitions

interrupternoun
A person who interrupts someone else while they are speaking.
The interrupter kept cutting in during the meeting, making it difficult for others to follow the discussion.
A device or mechanism that interrupts an electrical circuit.
The circuit interrupter tripped, preventing any damage to the electrical system during the power surge.
interrupteradjective
Designing, intended, or serving to interrupt, especially an electrical circuit.
The technician installed an interrupter switch to safeguard the equipment.