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interruption

/ˌɪntəˈrʌpʃən/

interruptionnoun

interruptions

/ˌɪntəˈrʌpʃən/

Translations

The sudden interruption of the meeting caused confusion among the participants.

L'interruption soudaine de la réunion a semé la confusion parmi les participants.

Additional translations

coupureSurtout pour une interruption de service, d’alimentation ou de flux.

interruptionPour une prise de parole ou une action qui dérange le déroulement normal.

Definitions

The act of stopping or hindering a process or activity temporarily.

The sudden interruption of the meeting caused confusion among the participants.

A break or pause in continuity or progress.

There was an interruption in the power supply due to the storm.

An instance of someone speaking or acting in a way that disrupts another person's speech or activity.

Her constant interruptions during the lecture were quite distracting.

Synonyms

interruptionadjective

/ˌɪntəˈrʌpʃən/

Used attributively in combinations such as "interruption costs"; ungradable.

Translations

Additional translations

interruptifRare, surtout dans un contexte technique ou administratif.

Definitions

Relating to or intended for situations in which activity is stopped or disrupted.

The company purchased an interruption insurance policy.